Chapter whatever- Pediatrics Flashcards
5 year cancer survival rate in pedis
79%
what to use for pedi kcal
DRIs for normal and overweight children with cancer
what percentile for children is obese
95%
what percentile for children is overweight
85-95%
In HCST REE increases
false- decreases
PRo needs for pedi
cancer tx may increase protein needs by 50%
What is the gold standard for protein estimation
Nitrogen balance
What are some estimates for protein for pedi
0-6 mo - 1.5 g/kg 7-12 mo 1.2 g/kg 1-3 1g/kg 4-13 .95 g/kg 13-18 .85 g/kg
If a pedi pt is overweight or obese you should underfeed them
false- you should use IC and not over or underfeed them
what labs might be low to indicate low protein intake in pedis or anemia
low hgb and hct
What lab is a good indicator of iron status
Ferritin (may be effected by inflammation)
how many IUs of vitamin D do 1-18 year olds need
600 IU
How much calcium for children
200-1300 mg/day depending on age