Anaes Vivas · Paediatric anaesthesia
Equipment viva — the Broselow tape and paediatric dosing
An equipment viva on the paediatric dosing aids — the Broselow tape (length-to-weight estimation in the emergency), the weight-based dosing rules (the 4-2-1 fluids, the adrenaline 0.01 mg/kg), and the importance of the pre-weighed drugs.
On this page
Study tools
Target exams
ANZCAFRCAABAEDAIC
Prompt
A Broselow tape (a length-based weight-estimation tape) and a paediatric dosing chart displayed on the theatre wall.
Stimulus
A Broselow tape laid beside a child, and a colour-coded paediatric dosing chart. Describe how the tape works, its accuracy, and the principles of paediatric drug dosing.
References1ShowHide
- [3]Young KD, et al. Weight Estimation Methods in Children: A Systematic Review. Ann Emerg Med, 2016.PMID 27105839