Neonatal Medication Protocols
All guidelines must be read in conjunction with the Disclaimer.
Preface
- Formulas For Glucose And Metric Conversion (PDF)
- Calculation of the Composition of Medication Infusions (PDF)
- Y-Site IV Compatibility Chart in Neonates (PDF)
- WNHS Pharmacy CIVAS IV Infusion Stability Table (PDF)
- WNHS Medication Administration Guideline (PDF)
- CAHS Medication Administration Guideline (PDF)
Other
- Neogent (Gentamicin Dosage Calculator) - Intranet access only
Neonatal Medication Chart Prescription Rounding
Dose |
Rounding |
Example |
Less than 1 mg |
Prescribe in MICROGRAMS If not possible do not round |
0.13 mg to be prescribed as 130 micrograms |
Less than 10 mg |
Round to the nearest 0.1 (One decimal place) |
6.33 mg round down to 6.3mg |
10 to 50 mg |
Round to the nearest whole number - Round down with 4 or less |
12.4 mg round down to 12 mg |
Greater than |
Round to the nearest whole number in multiples of ‘5’ - Round to 0 if digit is 1, 2, 8 or 9 |
62 mg round down to 60 mg |
More information
Neonatology Guidelines (external site)
Neonatology Postnatal Wards Guidelines (external site)
Obs and Gyn Medication Guidelines
Information Leaflets
Vitamin D (Colecalciferol) Solution Guide for Caregivers (PDF)
Iron (Ferrous Sulphate) Solution Guide for Caregivers (PDF)
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole Liquid Guide for Caregivers (PDF)
Vitamin K (external site) - NHMRC publication