Emergency Calculations

Question 1

Paediatric Weight (age <1 year)

Answer 1

Weight (<1 year) = 0.5 x Age (months) + 4

Question 2

Paediatric Weight (age 1-5 years)

Answer 2

Weight (1-5 years) = (2 x Age (years)) + 8

Question 3

Paediatric Weight (age >5 years)

Answer 3

Weight (>5 years) = (3x Age (years)) + 7

Question 4

Paediatric DCCV Energy

Answer 4

Paediatric DCCV Energy = 4J/kg

Question 5

Paediatric ETT Diameter

Answer 5

Paediatric ETT Diameter = (Age/4)+4

Question 6

Paediatric ETT Oral Length

Answer 6

Paediatric ETT Oral Length = (Age/2) + 12

Question 7

Paediatric ETT Nasal Length

Answer 7

Paediatric ETT Nasal Length = (Age/2) + 15

Question 8

Paediatric Fluid Volume for Medical Emergencies

Answer 8

Paediatric Fluid Volume for Medical Emergencies = 20mL/kg

Question 9

Paediatric Fluid Volume for Trauma

Answer 9

Paediatric Fluid Volume for Trauma = 10mL/kg

Question 10

Paediatric Lorazepam Dose

Answer 10

Paediatric Lorazepam Dose = 0.1mg/kg

Question 11

Paediatric Adrenaline Dose

Answer 11

Paediatric Adrenaline Dose = 0.1mL/kg of 1:10,000

Question 12

Paediatric Glucose Dose

Answer 12

Paediatric Glucose Dose = 2mL/kg of 10% Glucose

Question 13

Paediatric Atropine Dose

Answer 13

Paediatric Atropine Dose = 20microgram/kg