Study objective We seek to collect, review, evaluate, and synthesize the current literature
focusing on all published methods of pediatric weight estimation. Methods We conducted a …

The safe and effective administration of fluids and medications during the management of
medical emergencies in children depends on an appropriately determined dose, based on …

Abstract Aims The Broselow tape is widely used as a weight-estimation device and drug-
dosing guide aid, but concerns about its accuracy and its efficacy have emerged in the last …

Background During pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), vasoactive drug
preparation for continuous infusion is both complex and time-consuming, placing children at …

Aim When children's weight cannot be measured during medical emergencies, it must be
estimated, as weight is required for many interventions. Age-based formulas are the oldest …

Introduction When weight cannot be measured during the management of medical
emergencies in children, a convenient, quick and accurate method of weight estimation is …

Introduction The effect of patient position and patient cooperation on the accuracy of
emergency weight estimation systems has not been evaluated previously. The objective of …

Background: The PAWPER tape has proved to be one of the most accurate weight
estimation systems available, but its reduced accuracy in obese children and relative …

Background. Erroneous weight estimation during the management of emergency
presentations in children may contribute to patient harm and poor outcomes. The PAWPER …

Background Weight estimation during medical emergencies in children is essential, but
fraught with errors if the wrong techniques are used, which may result in critical drug dosing …