Word parts
ped/o child-iatric medical treatment
What it means
Pediatric care looks at growth and development as well as illness. Children are not small adults: drug doses are based on weight, vital sign ranges change with age, and the family is part of the care team.
For the nurse
Double-check every child's dose against the weight in kilograms, and explain care in words and play that fit the child's age.
At a glance
| Spanish | pediátrico |
|---|---|
| Also written | paediatric |
Related terms
failure to thrive
Poor growth in a child, with weight gain well below what is expected for the child's age.