Weight-Based Dosing

In this week's episode of GameChangers, we focus on how pharmacists can prevent weight-based dosing errors. Listen in to learn more about:Which body weights to use for which medication-based dosingThe four different scales of weight“Normal” weights for kidsThe Rule of 5 for dosing pediatric patientsWhat the formula is for switching from pediatric dosing to adult dosingThe definition of “Patient first language” The GameChangerToo often, health care providers don't dose medications based on weight. The pharmacist should be ensuring doses are correct based on patient weight. GuestsGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health Jake Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGPCEOSeguridadStephanie Weightman, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCEMPClinical Pharmacy ManagerPerfecting PedsReferencePediatric Weight is Crucial to Perfecting the DoseUpdated antimicrobial dosing recommendations for obese patients Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE Information Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Discuss strategies to verify weight-based dosing accuracy to improve patient safety and therapeutic outcomes.2. Explain appropriate dosing adjustments for commonly prescribed antibiotics in pediatric patients and patients with obesity.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-24-208-H01-PInitial release date: 06/24/2024Expiration date: 06/24/2025Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram