Color-coded length-based tape measure that is used for pediatric emergencies
Broselow tape
The Broselow Tape and associated system
The Broselow Tape, also called the Broselow pediatric emergency tape, is a color-coded length-based tape measure that is used throughout the world for pediatric emergencies. The Broselow Tape relates a child's height as measured by the tape to their weight to provide medical instructions including medication dosages, the size of the equipment that should be used, and the level of energy when using a defibrillator. Particular to children is the need to calculate all these therapies for each child individually. In an emergency, the time required to do this detracts from valuable time needed to evaluate, initiate, and monitor patient treatment.[1] The Broselow Tape is designed for children up to approximately 12 years of age who have a maximum weight of roughly 36 kg (79 lb). The Broselow Tape is recognized in most medical textbooks and publications as a standard for the emergency treatment of children.[2]
^Luten R, Wears RL, Broselow J, Croskerry P, Joseph MM, Frush K (August 2002). "Managing the unique size-related issues of pediatric resuscitation: reducing cognitive load with resuscitation aids". Academic Emergency Medicine. 9 (8): 840–7. doi:10.1197/aemj.9.8.840. PMID 12153892.
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