BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Weight estimation for pediatric resuscitation occurs frequently in emergency departments. Historically, different approaches to estimation have been studied with varied results. With increasing @entity28 rates among inner-city @entity1 , this study aims to determine the best method for pediatric weight estimation in our population. METHODS: This is a prospective, nonblinded, observational study. A total of 324 @entity1 (aged 1 month to 12 years) were enrolled in the study to exceed sample size calculations. The accuracy of 4 methods for weight estimation-the Broselow tape, advanced pediatric life support formulas, the PAWPER tape, and mid-arm circumference formula-were compared across age ranges and body sizes to determine the most appropriate method for our population. RESULTS: In this inner-city population, 32% of the @entity1 2 to 12 years of age were found to be overweight or @entity28 . This rate increased to 41% for @entity1 6 to 12 years of age. In this setting, the PAWPER tape outperformed the other 3 methods, estimating @entity1 ' weight within   5% of actual weight in 35.2% of our cohort. When compared with the other 3 methods tested, the PAWPER tape was statistically superior with a P value less than .02 in each case. CONCLUSION: Each of the methods tested in our population performed poorly. Current methods for weight estimation should be used with caution, especially for populations with an increased prevalence of @entity28 . Efforts should be dedicated to improving or deriving new methods for weight estimation that perform better in this vulnerable population.

Weight estimation in an inner-city pediatric ED: the effect of XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'children'] @entity28 :: ('MESH:D009765', 'Disease') :: ['obese', 'obesity']
@entity28 :: (MESH:D009765,Disease) :: ['obesity']
