Podcast #218: Estimating Pediatric Weight
Jun 19, 2017•3 min
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Episode description
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
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