Pediatric Admission Orders

Like orders on other services, admission orders can follow the "ADC VAAN DIMLS" mnemonic. Here is an example of such orders for a three month old admitted for RSV brochiolitis:

Admit	C53 Unit House Service Dr. Einhorn Attending
Diagnosis	RSV bronchiolitis
Condition	Stable
Vitals	q 4 hours per routine continuuous pulse oximetry
Allergies	None
Activity	Crib
Nursing	Weight to chart upon admission Weight q am Strict I/O RSV Isolation Precautions
Diet	Similac-20 ad lib
IVFs	Hep-lock IV
Meds	None
Labs	None
Special	Patient is to be seen by mother only; a court order exists barring vistation by the father.
	__________________ (signed)

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