A systematic review and meta-analysis of the accuracy of weight estimation systems used in paediatric emergency care in developing countries.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

When weight cannot be measured during the management of medical emergencies in children, a convenient, quick and accurate method of weight estimation is required, as many drug doses and other interventions are based on body weight. Many weight estimation methodologies in current use have been shown to be inaccurate, especially in low- and middle-income countries with a high prevalence of underweight children. This meta-analysis evaluated the accuracy of weight estimation systems in children from studies from low- and middle-income countries.

Methods

Articles from low- and middle-income countries were screened for inclusion to evaluate and compare the accuracy of existing systems and the newer dual length- and habitus-based methods, using standard meta-analysis t

SUBMITTER: Wells M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6246873 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature