Are adults just big kids? Can the newer paediatric weight estimation systems be used in adults?

CONCLUSIONS: None of the evaluated weight estimation methodologies was accurate enough for use in adult weight estimation. The Mercy and PAWPER XL-MAC methodologies both showed significant promise for use in adult weight estimation, but need further refinement. Although patient self-estimates were similarly accurate to those found in previous studies, they were not an accurate option; self-estimations would remain the first choice if the patient was able to provide such an estimation. The Broca index and Buckley method cannot be recommended owing to their poor performance.PMID:33944728 | DOI:10.7196/SAMJ.2021.v111i2.15061
Source: South African Medical Journal - Category: African Health Authors: Source Type: research