Dosing guidelines for common neonatal and pediatric emergency drugs.
In some instances, pediatric emergency drug use will be necessary in areas besides the neonatal intensive care unit, or emergency rooms of hospitals which treat children. It is essential in the non-specialized areas that an easily accessible, relevant, source of drug information be available for emergency drug use. Drug dosing guidelines and monitoring parameters for the pediatric population for 14 emergency drugs have been compiled into an easy-to-read compendia in order to assist physicians, residents, nurses, and pharmacists in instances when time is crucial.
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Mercer University School of Pharmacy, Atlanta, GA 30312.
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D002648:Child; D002654:Child Care / Q000592:standards*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007224:Infant Care / Q000592:standards*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014481:United States