Weight-based pediatric prescribing in ambulatory setting.
Building on a foundation of a dose-based ambulatory prescribing system, an advanced weight-based pediatric prescribing module was successfully implemented. It provides a complete solution for calculating a dispensable dose and choosing optimal drug strength and form.
Palchuk
Matvey B
MB
Partners HealthCare, Boston, MA, USA.
Seger
Diane L
DL
Recklet
Elaine G
EG
Hanson
Carol
C
Alexeyev
Alexander
A
Li
Qi
Q
D000553:Ambulatory Care; D001835:Body Weight; D020000:Decision Support Systems, Clinical; D004360:Drug Therapy, Computer-Assisted; D006801:Humans; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations