Addition of Midthigh Circumference Improves Predictive Ability of Broselow Tape Weight Estimation

Conclusions The inclusion of MTC with BT resulted in a more accurate weight prediction in children especially greater than 2 years old. Midthigh circumference model using CDC-defined method was slightly better predictor of actual weight than visual approximation.
Source: Pediatric Emergency Care - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research