A global perspective on the accuracy of pediatric weight estimation methods in emergency care: A systematic review

Within the limitations of the uneven global evidence base, the tools that appear most reliable for estimating pediatric weight in emergency departments are those that incorporate more than one anthropometric variable or are supported by local validation. Given the scarcity of data from various regions and specific populations, each emergency system must determine the approach that best suits its local demographic profile, invest in staff training, and apply standardized validation criteria before adopting changes in routine practice.

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The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
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2026-01-20
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2026.01.030
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Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring
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A global perspective on the accuracy of pediatric weight estimation methods in emergency care: A systematic review

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A global perspective on the accuracy of pediatric weight estimation methods in emergency care: A systematic review

Sendoa Ballesteros-Peña, Gorka Vallejo-De la Hoz, Irrintzi Fernández-Aedo, Sandra Tobar-Cabrera, Julia Fernandez-Alonso
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Within the limitations of the uneven global evidence base, the tools that appear most reliable for estimating pediatric weight in emergency departments are those that incorporate more than one anthropometric variable or are supported by local validation. Given the scarcity of data from various regions and specific populations, each emergency system must determine the approach that best suits its local demographic profile, invest in staff training, and apply standardized validation criteria before adopting changes in routine practice.

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