Teddy Bear Book: Pediatric Injectable Drugs

Teddy Bear Book: Pediatric Injectable Drugs

8th Ed. ©2007 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Authors/Editors: Stephanie J. Phelps Pharm.D., BCPS, Emily B. Hak Pharm.D., BCPS, BCNSP, Catherine M. Crill Pharm.D., BCPS, BCNSP
ISBN: 1585281581 / 9781585281589
Subjects: Pharmacy, Pediatrics, Nursing
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Overview

If you work with children, you must have this book. Nicknamed the Teddy Bear Book, Pediatric Injectable Drugs is the only reference that compiles IV and IM administration recommendations specifically for pediatric patients. The latest edition features 217 monographs, 52 new to this edition, of the most commonly used pediatric medications. This invaluable resource covers neonates through adolescents, with age-specific dosing and administration guidelines throughout.

In the 8th edition, each monograph provides information on

  • Brand name
  • Dosage adjustment in organ dysfunction
  • Maximum dosage IV push
  • Intermittent infusion
  • Continuous infusion
  • IM administration
  • Maximum concentration
  • Cautions related to IV administration

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Authors

Stephanie J. Phelps, Pharm.D.,
is a Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Pediatrics at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee. She is also Vice Chair of Professional Programs for the Department of Clinical Pharmacy. Certified by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties in Pharmacotherapy, Dr. Phelps is a fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). She is an active member of The Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG) and is editor of their official publication, The Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics.

Emily B. Hak, Pharm.D.,
is a Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Pharmacology at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Hak is a fellow of the ACCP and Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties certified in Nutrition Support and Pharmacotherapy. Dr. Hak is a member of the ACCP, the PPAG, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), the Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA), the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), and the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN).

Catherine M. Crill, Pharm.D.,
is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Crill is certified by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties in Pharmacotherapy and Nutrition Support and is an active member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), ACCP, ASHP, ASPEN, PPAG, and TPA.

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