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What is the formula for calculating pediatric doses by age in years called?
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∙ 13y ago
The dosage of drugs in children is calculated on the basis of body weight.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoYoung,s Rule Age of the child divided by the age of the child plus 12 multiply that by the standard adult dose,
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It is a way of calculating pediatric doses for children over the age of 2 based on the adult dose. Take the age of the child in years and divide that by their age plus 12. Multiply this number times the adult dose. Pediatric dose = [age/(age + 12)] x adult dose Again, this is not the best means available- Wight or BSA calculations are better.
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