Revised and updated 14th edition of the popular guide "The First Five Minutes" (© 2021)
This handy guide supports The Joint Commission mandate to use standard concentrations for medications.
The 14th edition has the latest guidelines for pediatric resuscitation. It lists the correct dosages of common emergency medications, endotracheal and nasogastric tube sizes, defibrillation current, and much more. All dosages are calculated according to weight.
A Special Considerations section provides airway, breathing, circulation, disability, electrolytes, and neonatal information. A new Common Drugs Used in the NICU section summarizes drugs, dosing ranges, and administration tips.