Pediatric weight estimate (APLS)
Emergency weight estimate from age when a child cannot be weighed.
Inputs
0 of 1When to use
- Resuscitation when weighing is not possible.
Pearls and pitfalls
- A measured weight or length-based tape is better whenever available.
Why use
Applies the right age band automatically.
- where
- Age
- Years, ages 1 to 5
Under 1 year: 0.5 × months + 4. Ages 6 to 12: 3 × years + 7.