Weight estimation in Paediatrics: how accurate is the Broselow-tape weight estimation in the Nigerian child

• Principais autores: Ogochukwu N. Iloh (Autor), Benedict Edelu (Autor), Kenechukwu K. Iloh (Autor), Obianuju O. Igbokwe (Autor), Ikenna K. Ndu (Autor), Obinna C. Nduagubam (Autor), Uzoamaka C. Akubuilo (Autor), Ijeoma N. Obumneme-Anyim (Autor), Joy N. Eze (Autor), Chidiebere D. I. Osuorah (Autor)
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• Publicado em: BMC, 2019-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Determination of weight in children is an important aspect of their assessment. It has a wide range of usefulness including assessing their nutritional status and drug dose calculation. Despite its usefulness, weight estimation in children in certain conditions can be challenging...