Peds
Medical abbreviation · Medical Specialty
| Stands for | Pediatrics |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
Peds stands for Pediatrics, a medical specialty abbreviation.
Care of infants, children and adolescents, typically through age 18 or 21, covering growth and development, vaccinations and the diagnosis and treatment of childhood illness. US pediatric residency lasts three years.
Example: Peds admitted the 2-year-old with bronchiolitis for oxygen and suctioning.
Usage notes
Spelled paediatrics in British English, abbreviated "Paeds". The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) sets many standards of child health care. Subspecialties include neonatology, pediatric cardiology, pediatric critical care, pediatric emergency medicine and developmental-behavioral pediatrics. Medication doses for children are usually calculated by weight in kilograms.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.