IWK Drug Information Resource

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Neonatal Drug Information

Neonate: Less than 44 weeks corrected gestational age

Drug Dosing Guidelines

No dosing guideline will address all clinical situations. Practitioners must use clinical judgement and seek consultation when indicated.

NICU Parenteral Information

Based on medications as available for use within NICU

For neonates cared for outside of NICU/Family Newborn Care, refer to Pediatric Parenteral Information

There may be a clinical circumstance where it is necessary to use an IWK standard concentration that differs from the usual guideline criteria outlined in the parenteral manual. Infusion rates should still meet suggested minimum rates as per IWK Policy 1.50. Any deviation from a standard concentration criteria guideline must be clearly written on the prescriber’s order.

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