Paediatric Weight

Age-based weight estimation + clinical parameters

APLS Formula (1–10 years)

Weight (kg) = (Age + 4) × 2

Advanced Paediatric Life Support standard

Age

yrs

For infants <1 year, use months field only (formula adjusts)

Known Weight (optional — overrides estimate)

Estimated

—

kilograms

ETT Size (uncuffed) —

ETT Size (cuffed) —

ETT Depth (lip) —

Tidal Volume (6–8 mL/kg) —

Resp Rate (target) —

Fluid Bolus (10–20 mL/kg) —

Defibrillation (4 J/kg) —

Adrenaline (0.01 mg/kg) —

Atropine (0.02 mg/kg) —

Glucose D10 (5 mL/kg) —

Midazolam seizure (0.1 mg/kg IV) —

Morphine (0.1 mg/kg) —

Heart Rate —

Systolic BP —

Min acceptable SBP —

Respiratory Rate —

Age	Wt (kg)	HR	RR	SBP
Neonate	3.5	120–160	40–60	60–90
3 months	6	110–160	30–45	70–90
6 months	8	110–150	25–40	70–90
1 year	10	100–140	20–30	80–100
2 years	12	90–130	20–30	80–105
4 years	16	80–120	18–24	85–110
6 years	20	75–115	18–24	88–115
8 years	24	70–110	16–22	90–118
10 years	30	60–100	16–20	95–120
12 years	38	60–100	14–18	100–125

APLS formula is an estimate only. Use actual weight whenever possible. Broselow tape is preferred for precision when available.