Validation of the finger counting method using the Monte Carlo simulation

Purpose The dose of drug and the size of instrument are determined based on children’s weight. We aimed to validate the finger counting method (FCM) for weight estimation in Korean children using the Monte Carlo simulation. Methods We estimated the weight of Korean children aged 1 to 9 years by the...

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Main Authors: Hyunsu Kang, Youngsuk Cho, Jinhyuck Lee, Hyunmin Cha, Hyunjung Lee, Daehee Choi, Gyu Chong Cho, Dongkeon Lee, Ji Yun Ahn, Youdong Sohn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2017-12-01
Series:Pediatric Emergency Medicine Journal
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Online Access:http://pemj.org/upload/pdf/pemj-2017-00150.pdf