The accuracy of visual estimation of weight and height in pre-operative supine patients

Authors
Coe, TR Halkes, M Houghton, K Jefferson, D
Citation
Tr. Coe et al., The accuracy of visual estimation of weight and height in pre-operative supine patients, ANAESTHESIA, 54(6), 1999, pp. 582-586
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANAESTHESIA
ISSN journal
00032409 → ACNP
Volume
54
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
582 - 586
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-2409(199906)54:6<582:TAOVEO>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
Four observers estimated the weight and height of 38 patients who were lyin g covered on operating theatre trolleys. Regression analysis of the results was performed for each observer. The results showed marked variation in ab ility to assess these characteristics accurately.