Question

Formula for calculating dose of drug for a child when weight is given in pound is​

Answer 1

Answer:

Most drugs in children are dosed according to body weight (mg/kg) or body surface area (BSA) (mg/m2). Care must be taken to properly convert body weight from pounds to kilograms (1 kg= 2.2 lb) before calculating doses based on body weight. Doses are often expressed as mg/kg/day or mg/kg/dose, therefore orders written "mg/kg/d," which is confusing, require further clarification from the prescriber.

further clarification.

further clarification.Dosing also varies by indication, therefore diagnostic information is helpful when calculating doses. The following examples are typically encountered when dosing medication in children.

Answer 2

QUESTION:-

Formula for calculating dose of drug for a child when weight is given in pound is

ANSWER:-

• The formula for calculating a dose of the drug for a child when weight is given in pounds is the Weight of the child in pounds multiplied by the Dose of Drug (mL) divided by 2.2

• $\frac{weight \: of \: child \: in \: pounds \: \times dose \: of \: drugs(ml)}{2.2}$

EXPLANATION:-

• Total dose = (Weight of the child in kg) x (dose of Drug in mL)

• When the weight is given in pounds then we have to express the weight in kilograms to calculate the total dose.

• 1 Kilogram = 2.2 pounds

• When weight is given in pounds then weight in kilogram = Weight in pounds divided by 2.2.

• The calculation of a dose of the drug for a child when weight is given is called Pediatric Dosage Calculations

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