CloseDose Calculator

CloseDose.com is a groundbreaking web-based tool designed to provide safe, accurate, and individualized pediatric medication dosing information for over-the-counter fever\reducers and pain relievers.
Our goal is simple: make critical dosing information accessible to parents and healthcare providers when they need it most.

The Problem:

Parents often struggle with pediatric medication dosing, especially during stressful moments when their child has a fever or is in pain. Incorrect dosing can be dangerous, while under-dosing leaves children suffering unnecessarily. Healthcare providers need quick, easy, & reliable resources to share with families at discharge or during telemedicine visits.

Our Solution:

CloseDose Features:

Weight-based dosing calculator with automatic conversions (lbs/kg)
Age-specific guidance for safe medication administration
Safety warnings and maximum dose limits built-in
Easy-to-understand instructions for caregivers
Quick reference for healthcare providers during patient encounters
Mobile-friendly design for access anywhere, anytime

About the Author:

Hi, I'm Dr. Nick Mancini – a husband, father of two, and Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellow at Brown University/Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island.

My passion lies at the intersection of clinical medicine and technology:

Clinical Informatics
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Medical Device Development
Quality Improvement & Workflow Optimization

As someone who sees families in crisis daily, I recognize the urgent need for a reliable, accessible resource that bridges the gap between clinical expertise and real-world caregiving.

How Your Support Helps:

Your contribution will help us:

Maintain and improve the website's functionality
Ensure reliable hosting and security
Expand medication coverage and features
Conduct user testing and safety validation
Keep the resource completely free for all families

Why this Matters:

Every day, parents face medication dosing decisions that can impact their child's safety and comfort. Healthcare providers need efficient tools to educate families. CloseDose addresses both needs with:

Evidence-based dosing recommendations
Built-in safety guardrails
Instant accessibility via any internet-connected device
Professional-grade accuracy in a user-friendly format

Get Involved:

Ready to support safer pediatric care? Every donation helps us reach more families and potentially prevent medication errors.

Questions about our mission? Contact me at [email protected]

Visit our tool: CloseDose.com

Together, we can make a difference for families everywhere

Thank you,

Nick