Quick post; useful formulas

Paediatric body weight in kg = age x2 + 10

Paediatric BP:

• Normotension = SBP >90 + age x 2

• Hypotension = SBP <70 + age x2

O2 Tank Duration:

(Gauge pressure - residual ) x tank factor / LPM

Tank factors:

D = 0.16

M = 1.56

Neo-mate: 7-14 lbs

Pedi-mate: 10-40 lbs

Hypoglycaemia:

Age <2yrs BGL <3.0 mmol/L

Age >2yrs BGL <4.0 mmol/L