A systematic review and meta-analysis of the accuracy of weight estimation systems used in paediatric emergency care in developing countries

Introduction: When weight cannot be measured during the management of medical emergencies in children, a convenient, quick and accurate method of weight estimation is required, as many drug doses and other interventions are based on body weight. Many weight estimation methodologies in current use ha...

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Main Authors: Mike Wells, Lara Nicole Goldstein, Alison Bentley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-01-01
Series:African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X17300228