Calculations for Paediatric Emergencies.
| Formula | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | ( Age + 4 ) x 2 | kg |
| Energy | 4 J x Weight | J |
| Tube | Internal Diameter = Age / 4 + 4 Length (oral) = Age / 2 + 12 Length (nasal) = Age /2 + 15 |
Internal Diameter: cm Length (oral): cm Length (nasal): cm |
| Fluids | Medical = 20 ml x Weight Trauma = 10 ml x Weight |
Medical = mls Trauma = mls |
| Lorazepam | 0.1mg x Weight |
mg |
| Adrenaline | 0.1ml x Weight of 1:10,000 Adrenaline |
mls |
| Glucose | 2ml x Weight of 10% Dextrose |
mls |