Estimating paediatric weights in an emergancy

• Paediatric weight estimation = (age+4) x 2 (kg)

More accurate measurements:

• 0 to 12 months = (2x age in yrs) + 8 (kg)
• 1 to 5 years = (2 x age in yrs) + 8 (kg)
• 6 to 12 years = (3 x age in yrs) + 7 (kg)