Size does matter--age-related weight estimation in "tall n' thin" and "tiny n' thick" children and a new habitus-adapted alternative to the EPLS-formula.

Aim Of The Study: Weight in kilograms is a required parameter in the emergency medical care of children. In emergent situations, obtaining an accurate weight is often not possible. In such situations, weight can be estimated by using an age-dependent formula such as the EPLS-formula (age in years+4)×2.