Paediatric Pearls

Confusing, isn't it? Lots of different ways to 'calculate' a child's weight, based on their age - but none of them are truly accurate.
Determining age & weight in paediatric patients doesn't have to be complicated!

This poster shows some simple solutions for estimating accurate body weights, and dosing medications appropriately, with an overview of all the formulas, so you can see how inaccurate they are!