Convert an adult dose to a child dose by weight, with an adult-dose ceiling controlled by the maximum factor.
实际用药需遵医嘱,不可自行决定。
| Item | Formula / Note | Source / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Weight scaling | paediatric doses scale adult doses by the child to adult weight ratio | WHO Model Formulary for Children |
| Surface area method | surface area scaling tracks metabolism better and is common for oncology | Du Bois & Du Bois 1916, Arch Intern Med |
| Dose ceiling | the scaled dose is capped at adult dose × maximum factor when it exceeds that ceiling | user-set maximum factor in this tool |