Weight estimation methods in children: a systematic review

KD Young, NC Korotzer - Annals of emergency medicine, 2016 - Elsevier
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 …

Validation study on a prediction formula to estimate the weight of children & adolescents with special needs aged 2–18 years old

NH Ibrahim, N Kassim, S Othman, A Omar… - Journal of Health …, 2023 - Springer
Background This study aims to validate two predictive formulas of weight estimating
strategies in children with special needs, namely the Cattermole formula and the Mercy …

Validation Study on a Prediction Formula to Estimate the Weight of Children & Adolescents with Special Needs Aged 2-18 Years Old

N Huda, K Norasimah, O Salimah, O Azahadi… - 2023 - researchsquare.com
Nutrition disorders and compromised nutritional status are common among children with
special needs. It may be challenging to evaluate and obtain an accurate measurement of …

Validation of APLS, Argall and Luscombe Formulae for Estimating Weight among Indian Children

S Sharma, N Arlappa, N Balakrishna, A Misra… - The Indian Journal of …, 2019 - Springer
Weight estimation in pediatric emergencies is often required for calculation of drug dosages,
fluid therapy and defibrillation. The 'gold standard'of actually weighing the patient is not …