Intro Pharm Ch 10

• if childs weight is more than 65 lbs or
• height more than 3 ft tall

calculated in mg/ kg

administered in a small amount of diluent

for pediatric IV fluid - hold only 100 to 150 ml at a time - reduce possibility of fluid overloat

only hold hour worth of IV fluid - Nurse must check back every hour to make sure child is recieving correct amount of fluid

For meds in small amount of fluid - drug will fill the tubing from buretrol to patient - Nurse must add IV flush of 20 mL to the Buretrol after meds to ensure patient recieves whole dose

• 1. Base continouse IV doasges in weight in kg
• 2. Always use an infusion pump and/ or volume control sets
• 3. Use small bags to prevent fluid overload
• 4. Follow institutional requirements for continuous IV infusions
• 5. Determine safe dosage by consulting pediatric text or drug reference