Bodily functions that reflects the body’s state of health.

VITAL SIGNS

Five (5) Vital Signs Body temperature

pain

Blood pressure

Respiratory rate

Pulse rate

Body temperature

painBlood pressure

Respiratory rate

Pulse rate

Administering Pediatric Oral

Drugs

Infants and young children who can hardly take tablets or capsules are given oral drugs in the form of liquid.

In some cases liquid medicines are not available, you may crush a tablet and mix it with a little amount of liquid (full bottle), the child will not get the entire dose if he is unable to finish the liquid.

Devices Used in Giving Out Pediatric Oral Drugs

• Cup- can be used by bigger children• Dropper- usually used for infants• Syringe- usually used for infants• Hollow-handle-spoon - usually used for

toddlers

Hollow-handle-spoon

Syringe Cup

Dropper

Safety Key Points in Giving Medications to Children

• Check the child’s mouth to ensure that he has swallowed the oral drugs.• Carefully mix oral drugs that come in

suspension form

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