Of course you are always better off using a Broslow Tape to estimate a pediatric patient’s weight, but when faced a quick decision on pediatric dosing, two quicks tricks that I found come in handy.

Method 1.  Weight= 8kg + 2kg for every year of age (eg. 1 = 10kg , 2 = 12kg) etc.

Method 2. Weight = Age + 4 x 2 (eg. 1 Year =   5×2 =10kg)