Weight estimation in Paediatrics: how accurate is the Broselow-tape weight estimation in the Nigerian child

An Indian pediatric emergency weight estimation tool: prospective adjustment of the Broselow tape

BACKGROUND This study aims to remodel the Broselow Pediatric Emergency Tape for the Indian pediatric population. The Broselow tape overestimates the heights of the Indian pediatric population and remits inaccurate predicted weights for all color zones with varying degrees and could result in overresuscitation of Indian children in emergency settings. The Indian children are underweight for thei...

The Accuracy of Broselow Tape Weight Estimate among Pediatric Population

Objective. To determine the accuracy of the Broselow Tape (BT) versions 2007 and 2011 in estimating weight among pediatric population. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted at King Fahad Medical City and six schools across Riyadh province on 1-143-month-old children. BT 2007 and 2011 estimated weights were recorded. Both tapes via the child's height produce an estimated weight, which w...

Internationalizing the BroselowTM Pediatric Emergency Tape: How Reliable Is Weight Estimation in Indian Children?

Validity of Broselow tape for estimating weight of Indian children

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES The Broselow tape has been validated in both ambulatory and simulated emergency situations in the United States and is believed to reduce complications arising from inaccurate drug dosing and equipment sizing in paediatric population. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between the actual weight and weight determined by Broselow tape in the Indian chil...

The accuracy of Broselow pediatric emergency tape in estimating body weight of pediatric patients

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