Podcast #218: Estimating Pediatric Weight

Author: Aaron Lessen, M.D.

Educational Pearls

• Asking parents and Broselow Tape are common options for estimating pediatric weight.
• Equipment sizes should not be adjusted for under/overweight kids based on Broselow Tape estimates.
• The finger counting method (see reference) is just as accurate as Broselow Tape method, according to one study.

References: http://handtevy.com/images/Casestudies/Americanjournalofemergencymedicine.pdf