Equipment size calculations

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The equipment size calculations are based upon patient statistics provided in the fields above. As with all clinical decision support tools, ultimately use clinical judgement when selecting the dose to be administered for a specific patient.
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The equipment size calculations are powered by the patients and equipmentSize modules.
Laryngoscope blade size (MAC)
Age required
  1. Smith's Anesthesia for Infants and Children. 8e. p356
Laryngoscope blade size (Miller)
Age required
  1. Smith's Anesthesia for Infants and Children. 8e. p356
Endotracheal tube (ETT) size
Age required
  1. Smith's Anesthesia for Infants and Children. 8e. p356
Endotracheal tube (ETT) depth
Age required
  1. Techanivate A, Kumwilaisak K, Samranrean S. Estimation of the proper length of orotracheal intubation by Chula formula. J Med Assoc Thai. 2005 Dec;88(12):1838-46. PMID: 16518983.
  2. Smith's Anesthesia for Infants and Children. 8e. p356
Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) size
Weight required
  1. Smith's Anesthesia for Infants and Children. 8e. p312