About Us
About Us
Pediatric Therapeutics was born in 1994 in the Intensive Care Unit of the National Children’s Hospital in San José, Costa Rica, when the first edition was published, at a time when smartphones did not exist and computing, in general, was on its first steps.The field of Pediatrics represents a challenge for both general practitioners and pediatricians due to the diversity of weights and sizes of children across different ages.
Applying the experience obtained from leader Hospitals around the world such as The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, we decided to publish a basic list of medications with their corresponding doses according to weight and frequency. The first edition became one more weapon in the daily management of sick children, emphasizing portability, and ease of use.
Applying the experience obtained from leader Hospitals around the world such as The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, we decided to publish a basic list of medications with their corresponding doses according to weight and frequency. The first edition became one more weapon in the daily management of sick children, emphasizing portability, and ease of use. Over time and thanks to the help and suggestions of both specialists, and residents in training, the approval of new drugs, frequently used formulas, laboratory tests, and treatment of the most frequent pathologies that require quick information were incorporated. Computing, internet, and newer dedicated sites about drugs to make new information available and at a click distance. Mobile computing and smartphones also became available, as did the need to develop apps to make this information available at all times. Proudly, Pediatric Therapeutics celebrates 26 years of existence. The NEW ninth Edition 2020 has been developed over two years to be up to the challenge of the 21st century. This edition is presented as an app and is one of the very few in the market specially designed for the pediatric practice. The app is available for iOS and Android systems, in both English and Spanish with a database of more than 1,000 drugs, which are critically and exhaustively reviewed with every edition. We are also very proud of the fact that the App provides the user with live updates, so as soon as a new drug is approved or taken of the market and new age recommendations are issued, and it will be included in the database and will appear in the App immediately. Our app also includes many of the most frequent topics used by doctors in the acute setting with the current recommendations, such as diabetic ketoacidosis, seizures, liquids and electrolytes among others. Neonatology was also included as a main topic. We hope you like Pediatric Therapeutics, and please do not hesitate to contact us if you want changes, or new topics to be included.
About Us
Pediatric Therapeutics was born in 1994 in the Intensive Care Unit of the National Children’s Hospital in San José, Costa Rica, when the first edition was published, at a time when smartphones did not exist and computing, in general, was on its first steps.The field of Pediatrics represents a challenge for both general practitioners and pediatricians due to the diversity of weights and sizes of children across different ages.
Applying the experience obtained from leader Hospitals around the world such as The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, we decided to publish a basic list of medications with their corresponding doses according to weight and frequency. The first edition became one more weapon in the daily management of sick children, emphasizing portability, and ease of use.
Applying the experience obtained from leader Hospitals around the world such as The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, we decided to publish a basic list of medications with their corresponding doses according to weight and frequency. The first edition became one more weapon in the daily management of sick children, emphasizing portability, and ease of use. Over time and thanks to the help and suggestions of both specialists, and residents in training, the approval of new drugs, frequently used formulas, laboratory tests, and treatment of the most frequent pathologies that require quick information were incorporated. Computing, internet, and newer dedicated sites about drugs to make new information available and at a click distance. Mobile computing and smartphones also became available, as did the need to develop apps to make this information available at all times. Proudly, Pediatric Therapeutics celebrates 26 years of existence. The NEW ninth Edition 2020 has been developed over two years to be up to the challenge of the 21st century. This edition is presented as an app and is one of the very few in the market specially designed for the pediatric practice. The app is available for iOS and Android systems, in both English and Spanish with a database of more than 1,000 drugs, which are critically and exhaustively reviewed with every edition. We are also very proud of the fact that the App provides the user with live updates, so as soon as a new drug is approved or taken of the market and new age recommendations are issued, and it will be included in the database and will appear in the App immediately. Our app also includes many of the most frequent topics used by doctors in the acute setting with the current recommendations, such as diabetic ketoacidosis, seizures, liquids and electrolytes among others. Neonatology was also included as a main topic. We hope you like Pediatric Therapeutics, and please do not hesitate to contact us if you want changes, or new topics to be included.
Discover the experts behindPediatric Therapeutics
MD, Pediatrician, Intensive Care Consultant
Medical coordinator of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
Cima Hospital
San José, Costa Rica
MD, Pediatrician, Intensive Care Consultant
National Chilren´s Hospital
Director of Postgraduate Pediatric program
University of Medical Sciences (UCIMED)
San José, Costa Rica
MD, Pediatrician, MSc Neonatology
Consultant, Neonatology Departament
San Juan de Dios Hospital
San José, Costa Rica
Discover the experts behindPediatric Therapeutics
MD, Pediatrician, Intensive Care Consultant
Medical coordinator of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
Cima Hospital
San José, Costa Rica
MD, Pediatrician, Intensive Care Consultant
National Chilren´s Hospital
Director of Postgraduate Pediatric program
University of Medical Sciences (UCIMED)
San José, Costa Rica
MD, Pediatrician, MSc Neonatology
Consultant, Neonatology Departament
San Juan de Dios Hospital
San José, Costa Rica
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Deposit or transfer in the amount of US$25.00 to the account in dollars IBAN CR37010200009405209193 of the BAC San José in the name of Ramón Rivera Brenes, ID 700700327. Deposits can be made at any branch of the BAC throughout Central America ABA Swift bank transfer. Shipment within the country, through Costa Rican post office has a cost of CRC₡2,300.00 within the GAM and CRC₡3,300.00 outside of the GAM. Shipemet ouside Costa Rica will be charged according to the international rates.
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Advantages of Pediatric Therapeutics
- It will always be available on your phone.
- It is available in Spanish and English.
- It has a live update, so every time a dose is changed, a new drug is added or otherwise removed, you will have immediate access to that change.
Updates
250 + new drugs
All drugs with renal dose adjustments
All drugs with hepatic dose adjustments
All drugs with recommendations and usage during lactation
All chapters thoroughly reviewed with references and internet resources
Automatic calculations for frequently used equations
Automatic calculation for infusion drugs
Live updates
New chapters:
- Frequent infections (sinusitis, tonsillitis, UTI, parasites, Infections of the gastrointestinal tract, CA pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections).
- Neonatal abstinence syndrome,
- Normal ECG in kids
- Neonatal usage of blood products
Updates
250 + new drugs
All drugs with renal dose adjustments
All drugs with hepatic dose adjustments
All drugs with recommendations and usage during lactation
All chapters thoroughly reviewed with references and internet resources
Automatic calculations for frequently used equations
Automatic calculation for infusion drugs
Live updates
New chapters:
- Frequent infections (sinusitis, tonsillitis, UTI, parasites, Infections of the gastrointestinal tract, CA pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections).
- Neonatal abstinence syndrome,
- Normal ECG in kids
- Neonatal usage of blood products