Bodily functions that reflects the body’s state of health. VITAL SIGNS
Bodily functions that reflects the body’s state of health.
VITAL SIGNS
Five (5) Vital Signs Body temperature
pain
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Pulse rate
Body temperature
painBlood pressure
Respiratory rate
Pulse rate
Administering Pediatric Oral
Drugs
Infants and young children who can hardly take tablets or capsules are given oral drugs in the form of liquid.
In some cases liquid medicines are not available, you may crush a tablet and mix it with a little amount of liquid (full bottle), the child will not get the entire dose if he is unable to finish the liquid.
Devices Used in Giving Out Pediatric Oral Drugs
• Cup- can be used by bigger children• Dropper- usually used for infants• Syringe- usually used for infants• Hollow-handle-spoon - usually used for
toddlers
Hollow-handle-spoon
Syringe Cup
Dropper
Safety Key Points in Giving Medications to Children
• Check the child’s mouth to ensure that he has swallowed the oral drugs.• Carefully mix oral drugs that come in
suspension form
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