The accuracy of visual estimation of weight and height in pre‐operative supine patients
Open Access
- 1 June 1999
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Anaesthesia
- Vol. 54 (6) , 582-586
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2044.1999.00838.x
Abstract
Four observers estimated the weight and height of 38 patients who were lying covered on operating theatre trolleys. Regression analysis of the results was performed for each observer. The results showed marked variation in ability to assess these characteristics accurately.Keywords
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