The Harriet Lane Handbook: A Manual for Pediatric House OfficersJason W. Custer, Rachel E. Rau The Harriet Lane Handbook represents over 50 years of expert guidance for pediatric residents and all those who treat children. This irreplaceable manual is your everyday reference for fast, accurate bedside consultation. The book's trademark formulary will be regularly updated online, to keep you absolutely current. New or revised chapters on palliative care, toxicology, dermatology, and growth and nutrition help you streamline diagnosis and treatment. Still convenient and pocket-sized, this latest edition includes Expert Consult functionality, so you can access the complete contents of the book online, fully searchable.
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Page 796
... increase in hemoglobin and below target range after 4 wk of therapy > 1 g / dL increase in hemoglobin in any 2 - wk period , or if hemoglobin is increasing and approaching 12 g / dL Hemoglobin continues to increase despite dosage ...
... increase in hemoglobin and below target range after 4 wk of therapy > 1 g / dL increase in hemoglobin in any 2 - wk period , or if hemoglobin is increasing and approaching 12 g / dL Hemoglobin continues to increase despite dosage ...
Page 964
... increase PRN . Usual dosage range 40-320 mg / 24 hr TID - QID Hypertension : Child : PO : Initial : 0.5-1 mg / kg / 24 hr ÷ Q6-12 hr . May increase dose Q3-5 days PRN ; max . dose : 8 mg / kg / 24 hr Adult : PO : 40 mg / dose PO BID or ...
... increase PRN . Usual dosage range 40-320 mg / 24 hr TID - QID Hypertension : Child : PO : Initial : 0.5-1 mg / kg / 24 hr ÷ Q6-12 hr . May increase dose Q3-5 days PRN ; max . dose : 8 mg / kg / 24 hr Adult : PO : 40 mg / dose PO BID or ...
Page 980
... increase dose by 0.25 mg / 24 hr at intervals of at least 14 days . ≥20 kg : 1 mg / 24 hr PO for a minimum of 14 days ; if additional increments needed , increase dose by 0.5 mg / 24 hr at intervals of at least 14 days . Max . daily ...
... increase dose by 0.25 mg / 24 hr at intervals of at least 14 days . ≥20 kg : 1 mg / 24 hr PO for a minimum of 14 days ; if additional increments needed , increase dose by 0.5 mg / 24 hr at intervals of at least 14 days . Max . daily ...
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