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Age-based weight estimate

*It can be reasonable to use age-based weight estimate to draw up meds if age is known and patient is en route, (ie first dose of epi). Subsequent weight estimates should be based on Braslow or measured weight.
**Based on the 50th %ile on CDC growth charts (rounded to nearest kg)
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/html_charts/wtage.htm
Published: August 23, 2001
Accessed: Nov 30, 2022
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