PPP032 - Principles of Paediatric Medicine with Kate O'Hara

Jane and Dan spoke to Kate O'Hara, Lead Pharmacist for Women, Youth and Children at The Canberra Hospital.

We talk about:

• The many ways that paediatric patients are different to adults
• Pharmacokinetic differences between adults and children
• Off-label use of medicines in paediatrics and the associated practicalities

Resources:

• O'Hara K. Paediatric pharmacokinetics and drug doses. Aust Prescr 2016;39:208-10

• Standardised Formulations for New Zealand (formerly eMixt)

• Lexicomp Pediatric & Neonatal Dosage Handbook