Using Mean Ages on Clothing Size Labels in Revised Advanced Pediatric Life Support Formulas for Weight Estimation

May 25, 2015 updated by: Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Weight Estimation of A Child With Unknown Age and Height: Using Mean Ages on Clothing Size Labels in Revised APLS Formulas for Weight Estimation. A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study

Weight calculation based on age could be performed according to APLS (Advanced Pediatric Life Support) guideline recommendations in children requiring emergency treatment and intervention in the field or during resuscitation with no active weight and height measurements. The aim of the study is to investigate the suitability of weight calculation using mean ages on clothing size labels (ACL) to the actual weight in real emergencies with no known actual age of the patient (AA).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Weight calculation based on age could be performed according to APLS guideline recommendations in children requiring emergency treatment and intervention in the field or during resuscitation with no active weight and height measurements. Age formulas require only knowledge of the actual age of the child and widely used all over the world with being catchy. However, situations in which one has to intervene a child without having any patient data, including information on children's ages, especially in the field or during resuscitation are not uncommon. The objective of this study is to investigate the availability of age information contained in clothing size labels of children in weight calculation according to APLS recommendations. Usability of labels can protect victims from overdose and underdose problems in cases where the actual age is unknown and the measurements cannot be done

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

1094

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Antalya, Turkey, 07100
        • Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Department of Emergency

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 year to 12 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Data of children, aged between 1 to 12 years, were consecutively collected. Patients were divided into two groups as under the age of 6 (age <6) and over 6 years of age (age≥6).

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All patients between 1-12 years of age who presented to the emergency department and agreed to participate in the study were consecutively included in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Age under 1 years and over 12.99 years
  • No weighing in ED
  • No clothing size label information
  • Refused to participate

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Age under 6 years

All children 1 to 6 years

Used formula for weight calculation:

Children 1-5 years: Weight (kg) = (2 × age in years) + 8
Age over 6 years

All children 6 to 12 years

Used formula for weight calculation:

Children 6-12 years: Weight (kg) = (3 × age in years) + 7

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Correlation of children's actual age and age information on clothing size labels.
Time Frame: 6 weeks
6 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Investigators

  • Study Director: Can K Akyol, MD, Antalya Training And Research Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 21, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 25, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

May 28, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 28, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 25, 2015

Last Verified

May 1, 2015

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • AntalyaTRH003

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