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The EPLS formula significantly underestimated weight, which may lead to under-resuscitation.
Both formulas underestimated weight significantly The Luscombe formula, as known today, was the result of a later study.
Eke 2014 [146] 370 Nigeria P 1 to 12 years APLS None 1 High Findings: The APLS formula underestimated weight in these Nigerian children.
Waseem 2017 [167] 538 USA R 0 to 8 years Broselow tape None 1 N/A Main results: Broselow tape underestimated weight in older children.
Hofer 2002 [82] 585 Switzerland R 6 months to 11 years Broselow tape <10%* 1, 2 Low Findings: Broselow tape was accurate but underestimated weight in older children.
Skrobo 2015 [151] 3155 Ireland R 1 to 15 years EPLS, Luscombe < 15% 1, 2 Low Main results: The Luscombe formula underestimated weight less than the EPLS formula.
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Both tapes underestimated weights.
Comments: Both devices underestimated weights.
Generally underestimates weight, more so in older and heavier children.
Overestimates weight in younger children (≤ 6 years) and underestimates weight in older children (> 6 years).
Moreover, the consequences of overestimating or underestimating weight (and therefore dose) will differ between different drugs, different patients and different clinical scenarios [36 39].
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