Evaluation of three paediatric weight estimation methods in <scp>S</scp>ingapore

Loo, Pei Ying; Chong, Shu-Ling; Lek, Ngee; Bautista, Dianne; Ng, Kee Chong

doi:10.1111/jpc.12141

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“…Reliability of Broselow Luten tape differs betweeen different populations and its accuracy has never been evaluated in Turkish children 12,13,[21][22][23][24] . Our results showed that Broselow Luten emergency tape can be reliably used in Turkish children with average weight and height.…”

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Comparison of weight estimation methods and evaluation of usability of Broselow Luten tape in Turkish children

Gültekingil-Keser

Tekşam

2017

Turk J Pediatr

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It is controversial which method is more reliable for weight estimation of a child in an emergent situation. The aim of this study is to compare different methods and to review the applicability of Broselow Luten tape for Turkish children. This study was performed prospectively in patients presenting to pediatric emergency department. Weight estimation of patients were performed by parent, physician, nurse and Broselow Luten tape. Finally actual weight and height of the patient were measured. A total of 438 patients were eligible for the study. All estimates have a reliable correlation with actual weight. However, parent estimation is better followed by Broselow Luten tape. Correlation decreases as the weight of the child increases. When emergent care of an acutely ill child is necessary, parental estimation of the weight can be used. If it is unattainable, Broselow Luten tape can be reliably used instead of other methods especially in patients with lower weight.

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Comparison of weight estimation methods and evaluation of usability of Broselow Luten tape in Turkish children

Gültekingil-Keser

Tekşam

2017

Turk J Pediatr

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“…Some studies have reported underestimations of actual weight with weight estimation tools due to overweight 2 27. To overcome this problem, some methods that reflect body habitus have been developed 15 16.…”

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An assessment of the accuracy of a novel weight estimation device for children

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“…A study from Singapore of 875 children had a favorable weight estimation than other two methods (Advanced Paediatric Life Support and Luscombe formulae). [16] The Broselow tape showed less of a difference with the actual weight in terms of mean percentage compared with the Pediatric Advanced Weight-Prediction in the Emergency Room and the Luscombe tape (+0.6% vs. +7.6% vs. -7.4%, respectively). To improve the quality of these tapes or our card, it may be necessary to adjust for the body habitus.…”

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“…Other previous studies may have different outcomes, both favorable and unfavorable. [10][11][12][13][14][15][16] A study from India showed that the Broselow card may be useful for children with body weight of less than 10 kg. [11] The agreement percentage dropped from 70.8% to 56.3% if children weighed over 10 kg.…”

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The RAMA Ped Card: Does it work for actual weight estimation in child patients at the emergency department

Trainarongsakul

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Rojcharoenchai

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World Journal of Emergency Medicine

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BACKGROUND:In emergency conditions, the actual weight of infants and young children are essential for treatments. The RAMATHIBODI Pediatric Emergency Drug Card or RAMA Ped Card has also been developed to estimate actual weight of the subjects. This study aimed to validate the RAMA Ped Card in correctly identifying the actual weight of infants and young adults. METHODS:This study was a prospective study. We enrolled all consecutive patients under 15 years of age who visited the emergency department (ED). All eligible patients' actual weight and height were measured at the screening point of the ED. The weight of each patient was also measured using the unlabeled RAMA Ped Card. The Cohen's kappa values and agreement percentages were calculated. RESULTS:During the study period, there were 345 eligible patients. The RAMA Ped Card had a 61.16% agreement with the actual weight with a kappa of 0.54 (P<0.01), while the agreement with the actual height had a kappa of 0.90 and 91.59% agreement. Sub-group analysis found kappa scores with good range in two categories: in cases of accidents and in the infant group (kappa of 0.68 and 0.65, respectively). CONCLUSION:The RAMA Ped Card had a fair correlation with the actual weight in child patients presenting at the ED. Weight estimation in infant patients and children who presented with accidents were more accurate.

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Evaluation of three paediatric weight estimation methods in Singapore

Abstract: Of the three methods we evaluated, the BL tape method provided the most accurate and precise weight estimation for Singapore children. The APLS and Luscombe formulae underestimated and overestimated the children's weights, respectively, and were considerably less precise.

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Comparison of weight estimation methods and evaluation of usability of Broselow Luten tape in Turkish children

Comparison of weight estimation methods and evaluation of usability of Broselow Luten tape in Turkish children

An assessment of the accuracy of a novel weight estimation device for children

The RAMA Ped Card: Does it work for actual weight estimation in child patients at the emergency department

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