A comparison of two commonly used methods of weight estimation

摘要: In the practice of emergency medicine, it is often necessary to know a child’s weight when planning therapeutic interventions. The majority drug dosages are calculated on per kilogram basis, as resuscitative measures such equipment sizing and fluid boluses. most accurate method determining weigh child scales. This “gold standard” should be obtained in all cases possible. Unfortunately resuscitating critically ill this not always practicable. It more straightforward use an estimation their these circumstances. However, staff members may relatively inexperienced which use, because lack knowledge confidence. A number methods have been developed estimate When “guesstimation” used accuracy poor.1 An alternative parental estimate. Several studies found variable that significant errors can occur.2–4 One commonly United Kingdom, taught Advanced Paediatric Life Support …