Pediatric Dosage Rules/ Learn
Amie Bedgood, Austin Community College

Introduction

After the completion of this module you will be able to:

  1. Calculate the proper dose for a child when given the adult dose of a drug using the following methods:
    • Nomogram Method (Using a Child's Body Surface Area)
    • Friend's Rule (Using the Child's Age in Months)
    • Young's Rule (Using the Child's Age in Years)
    • Clark's Rule (Child's Weight in Pounds)
    • Parkland's Burn Formula
  2. Calculate the proper dose for a patient given the recommended dose of a drug.

 

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