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How is dosing calculated for children? If you don’t know the weight of the patient and there is no one to give you the weight, how would you estimate it, to ensure you give a safe and effective dose?

What special considerations need to be borne in mind when giving medications intranasally to children?

When administering medications to a child, ensure consent is gained from the parent, caregiver or a response given by the child is appropriate for their age and presentation. Ensure your approach to treating a child extends to providing oversight to the parent/caregiver as well.