Table 4 ET tube size and adrenaline dose accuracy for estimated weight according to the Broselow tape
Weight group | Recommended ET tube size ID, n (%) | Recommended adrenaline dose, n (%) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
± 0.5 mm | < 0.5 mm | > 0.5 mm | ± 20% | < 20% | > 20% | |
< 10 kg | 94 (94.9) | 5 (5.1) | 0 | 75 (75.8) | 3 (3) | 21 (21.2) |
10–18 kg | 107 (93.9) | 6 (5.3) | 1 (0.9) | 85 (74.6) | 0 | 29 (25.4) |
> 18 kg | 79 (77.5) | 6 (5.9) | 17 (16.7) | 66 (64.7) | 1 (1) | 35 (34.3) |
Total | 280 (88.76) | 17 (5.43) | 18 (5.86) | 226 (71.7) | 4 (1.3) | 85 (26.96) |