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Otitis Media Example:
A
28-month-old 15.4 kg child presents with otitis media. You opt
for Cefzil for treatment.
Select PediDrugs, then
enter 15.4 then Kilograms, then select ‘Enter’Select Abx PO
CephalosporinsSelect Cefzil (2nd Gen Cefprozil) then press the
‘Next’ button.This screen displays relevant items on the bottom part
of the screen regarding dosing and duration. You note that Otitis
Media is listed and 30mg/kg/d div BID is suggested. So select
30mg/kg/d on the Left section and BID on the Right, Select
concentration of 250 mg/mL then select 10 days duration and press
the ‘Result’ button.Like all Medical Wizards Results Pages, the text
at the top confirms your selections (which you should always
double-check). The program has calculated 4.5mL (220mg) BID for 10
days of the 250 mg/5mL suspension. The result also gives you
information such as total amount to be dispensed, the flavor,
standard price (per Drugstore.com), and additional items relevant to
your older patients including tablet and chewable forms of the
drug.
13) Pedifever:
provides
rapid weight based calculations of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen
dosing for febrile children.
14) PediGrowth:
calculates percentile for length/height, weight, head
circumference and BMI (body mass index) for infants and children
up to the age 18 based upon the year 2000 CDC data.
Select PediGrowth, then enter Child Age, then GenderEnter the
current weight, length and head circumference (if 3 years of age
or younger).
Select the ‘Result’ button.You can choose to skip any of the
measurements. The percentiles will be displayed for all the
measurements you provide.
15) PediInfo:
provides a
substantial collection of hard to remember Pediatric information
in eleven easy to navigate categories such as Burns, EKG,
Immunizations, Lab Normals, Murmurs, Rashes, and Tubes.
Vitals by Age Example: You want to check the normal range of
vital signs for a 7-month-old child.
Select PediInfo
Select Vitals by Age then 6-11 Months.
16) PediOTC:
Is a guide to
most commonly used over-the-counter medications that parents
purchase for their children and includes manufacturer
recommendations.
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