Comparison of Broselow tape measurements versus physician estimations of pediatric weights.

Marcy Rosenberg; Sarah Greenberger; Amit Rawal; Janese Latimer-Pierson; Josef Thundiyil

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Comparison of Broselow tape measurements versus physician estimations of pediatric weights.

July 20, 2011

Rosenberg M, Greenberger S, Rawal A, et al. Am J Emerg Med. 2011;29(5):482-8.

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This study compares common tools to estimate pediatric weight, a key factor in safely determining appropriate medication dosing for children.

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