CanadaLaura

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1. Pediatric Dosing/Infusions- Help????

   CanadaLaura replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Pediatric

   If there is a dosage that looks off I always double check with the doc, sometimes they have rationale for their dose, other times it is a mistake. For the fluids the above poster is correct. I also check to make sure they are urinating at least 1ml/k...

2. How likely is to get chicken pox in a pediatric unit?

   CanadaLaura replied to Zaika2686's topic in Pediatric

   Most hospitals are pretty diligent about isolating people with varicella as it is airborne. Where I work anyone who has chicken pox or varicella, or has been exposed, are placed in airborne precautions with a hepa-filter. That being said there are ve...