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Previous age- or length-based methods for weight estimation in children
| Method | Age limit (years) | Equation |
|---|---|---|
| APLS formula( 15 , 41 ) | 1–5 | Weight (kg)=2×[age (years)+4] |
| 6–9 | Weight (kg)=3×[age (years)+7] | |
| Theron formula( 16 ) | 1–10 | Weight (kg)=exp[0·175571×age (years)+2·197099] |
| Traub-Johnson formula( 17 ) | 1–18 | Weight (kg)=2·05×exp[0·02×length or height (cm)] |
APLS, advanced paediatric life support.
