Development and validation of a method to estimate body weight in critically ill children using length and midarm circumference measurements: The PAWPER XLMAC system
Background. Erroneous weight estimation during the management of emergency presentations in children may contribute to patient harm and poor outcomes. The PAWPER (Paediatric Advanced Weight Prediction in the Emergency Room) XL tape is an accurate length-based, habitus-modified weight estimation devi...
Main Authors: | M Wells, L Goldstein, A Bentley |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Health and Medical Publishing Group
2017-11-01
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Series: | South African Medical Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/download/12106/8278 |
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