Use when applying pediatric decision rules or growth/weight-based calculations. Includes PECARN head injury rule, CDC/WHO growth standards, weight-based dosing rules, Holliday-Segar maintenance fluids, and Parkland burn formula.
This skill provides structured guidance for pediatric clinical calculators and decision rules. It supports accurate input collection, calculation, interpretation, and safety caveats.
| Tool | Use |
|---|---|
| PECARN Head Injury Rule | Identify very low risk of clinically important TBI |
| CDC Growth Charts | Growth percentiles for ages 2 to 20 years |
| WHO Growth Standards | Growth percentiles for birth to 24 months |
| Pediatric Weight-Based Dosing | Historical dosing rules (Clark, Young, Fried) |
| Holliday-Segar | Maintenance fluid calculation (4-2-1 rule) |
| Parkland Formula | Burn resuscitation volume calculation |