Question: A 6-year-old child presents for emergency appendicectomie. How can you estimate the weight of the child?

Answer: A commonly used formula to estimate weight in children is:

• Weight (kg) = (age in years + 4) x 2
• Therefore, weight (kg) = (6 + 4) x 2 = 20 kg

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Question: A 6 yr old child presents for emergency appendicectomie. How can you estimate the weight of the child?

Answer: A commonly used formula to estimate weight in children is:

• Weight (kg) = (age in years + 4) x 2
• Therefore, weight (kg) = (6 + 4) x 2 = 20 kg

Question: What would be the induction dose of thiopentone for this child?

Answer: The induction dose of thiopentone for a child is 5 – 6 mg/kg

20 x 5 = 100mg

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