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Table 2 Pediatric patient parameters reasoned over by the Advanced Dosing Model logic

From: Using a computerized provider order entry system to meet the unique prescribing needs of children: description of an advanced dosing model

Criterion

Definition

Indication

A condition that makes a particular medication dose advisable

Care area

Physical location of patient within DCH, which is used to infer care intensity

Chronological age

Age of patient in years, months, and days since date of birth

Post-conceptual age

Age of patient in years, months, and days since clinician-estimated date of conception

Dosing weight

A user-defined weight that will be used to dose medications; this may not reflect a patient's current actual weight

Renal impairment

Qualitative assessment of renal impairment by the ordering provider; i.e., "impaired" or "not impaired"