Broselow tape
The Broselow Tape is a color-coded, length-based tape measure used globally in pediatric emergencies. It relates a child's height to their weight to provide pre-calculated medical instructions, including medication dosages, equipment sizes, and defibrillator energy levels. Designed for children up to about 12 years of age and roughly 36 kg, it is recognized in most medical textbooks and publications as a standard for emergency pediatric treatment.
Quick Facts
- Invented by
- James Broselow and Robert Luten
- Year of prototype
- 1985
- Maximum age
- approximately 12 years
- Maximum weight
- roughly 36 kg / 79.4 lb
- Number of color zones
- eight
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