Peds Flashcards
pediatric age
0-18
neonate
0-28 days of life
pre term
less than 37 weeks gestational age
term
37 weeks gestational age or greater
infant
from 1 month to 12 months
neonate - first bday
child
1-11 years
adolescent
12-28 years
corrected age
postnatal- weeks born before 40
infant weight ____ by 4-6 months
doubles
infant weight ____ by 12 months
triples
length increases by __% by 12 months
50
when to refer fever?
less than 3 months
more than 24 hours less than 2 years
more than 72 hours 2 or older
fever 104+
no improvement to treatment
pediatric acetaminophen dosing
10-15mg/kg/dose Q4-6H
max: 75mg/kg/day
pediatric ibuprofen dosing
5-10mg/kg/dose Q6-8H
max: 40mg/kg/day
NEVER GIVE UNDER 6 MONTHS
GFR equation
0.413 x (height in cm/SCr)
can infants take antacids?
no, risk of aluminum
non pharm treatment for infant GERD
decrease food volume, thicker food
first line GERd
h2ra
prokinetic with box warning
metoclopramide
vomiting agent that children under 2 should avoid
promethazine
constipation first-line infants
glycerin suppository
agents to avoid for infants constipation
mineral oil, stimulant laxatives, honey
standard dose amox
40-50mg/kg
high dose amox
80-90mg/kg
