Lamia M. Soghier (EDT) Reference Range Values for Pediatric Care

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Completely updated, this popular pocket guide provides commonly used reference ranges and values spanning birth through adolescence; plus, data needed for treatment of preterm and other newborns. This resource helps reduce search time for reference ranges and other critical values to optimize patient assessment and treatment. TOPICS INCLUDEConversions (conversion formulas and temperature conversions)Assessment scales and scoring (Apgar and New Ballard scoring and pain scales)Growth chartsBlood pressure rangesClinical chemistry valuesImmunization and periodicity schedulesHyperbilirubinemia managementRate and gap calculationsNutrition, formula preparation, and caloric countsUmbilical vein and artery catheterization measurementsDosages and levels of common antibiotic and antiseizure medicationsPlus, much more...