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Parenteral Manual |
Parenteral Manual
Preterm more than 42 weeks corrected gestational age OR Term more than 4 weeks postnatal age
CHEO
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF EASTERN ONTARIO
PARENTERAL MANUAL
3rd Edition
PREFACE:
The Parenteral Manual was prepared by the Department of Pharmacy, under the direction of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. It was developed to provide information for the parenteral administration of medications to pediatric patients.
3rd Edition drug monograhs were prepared and revised by Heather Goodland, pharmacy student, and Meechen Tchen, B.Sc.Phm.
Oncology drug monographs were revised by Ariane Philippe, MSc.Phm.
NOTICE
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information herein, particularly regarding dosage schedules is correct. However, changes in drug therapy can occur due to ongoing research and the constant influx of new information.
It is the responsibility of every practitioner to evaluate the appropriateness of these guidelines in the context of an actual clinical situation. The authors and hospital cannot be held responsible for any typographical or other errors found in this manual.
Please be advised that the on-line CHEOnet version of this manual is the most up to date version. All directors responsible for the area need to ensure that the most up to date information is printed and placed in the manual.
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