## Pediatric Calculators

Clinical calculators for pediatric medicine

Age → Weight estimator
Age (e.g. 3y, 6 mo, 15d)
Formula
Weight (kg)
Estimator only — copy the weight into whichever calculator you need.
Weight-estimation formulas
APLS (Luscombe & Owens 2007 / APLS-UK 2016)
• 0-12 months: (0.5 × age in months) + 4
• 1-5 years: (2 × age in years) + 8
• 6-12 years: (3 × age in years) + 7
Best Guess (Tinning & Acworth 2007)
• 1-11 months: (age in months + 9) / 2
• 1-4 years: 2 × (age in years + 5)
• 5-14 years: 4 × age in years
Broselow tape (length-based) is most accurate when available.

### Blood Pressure Percentile

AAP 2017 Clinical Practice Guideline

Based on normative tables for normal-weight children ages 1-17. Flynn et al., Pediatrics 2017;140(3):e20171904.

Age (years)
Sex
Height (cm)
Systolic BP (mmHg)
Diastolic BP (mmHg)
Definitions: Hypertension & Hypotension (AAP 2017 / Nelson)

Hypertension Classification (AAP 2017)

Category | Ages 1 to <13 years | Ages ≥13 years
--- | --- | ---
Normal | <90th percentile | <120/<80 mmHg
Elevated BP | ≥90th to <95th percentile OR 120/80 mmHg to <95th (whichever lower) | 120-129/<80 mmHg
Stage 1 HTN | ≥95th percentile to <95th + 12 mmHg OR 130/80-139/89 mmHg (whichever lower) | 130/80 to 139/89 mmHg
Stage 2 HTN | ≥95th + 12 mmHg OR ≥140/90 mmHg (whichever lower) | ≥140/90 mmHg

Hypertensive Urgency vs Emergency (Nelson)

- Hypertensive urgency: Severe BP elevation (>95th + 30 mmHg or >180/120) WITHOUT end-organ damage. Requires reduction over 24-48 hours.
- Hypertensive emergency: Severe BP elevation WITH end-organ damage (encephalopathy, heart failure, retinopathy, renal injury). Requires immediate IV therapy with goal reduction of 25% in first 8 hours.

Hypotension (AAP/PALS)

- Definition: Systolic BP below the 5th percentile for age, sex, and height.
- Quick estimate (1-10 years): Hypotension = SBP < 70 + (2 × age in years) mmHg
- Neonates: SBP < gestational age in weeks (term: <60 mmHg)
- Clinical significance: Hypotension in children is a late sign of shock. Tachycardia, poor perfusion, and altered mental status typically precede hypotension.

Sources: Flynn JT et al., Pediatrics 2017;140(3). Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st ed. PALS Provider Manual.

### BMI Percentile

CDC Growth Charts, ages 2-20

Based on CDC 2000 growth reference data. For children ages 2-20 years.

Age (years)
Sex
Weight (kg)
Height (cm)

### Body Surface Area

Mosteller formula

Mosteller formula: BSA (m2) = sqrt(height(cm) x weight(kg) / 3600)

Weight (kg)
Height (cm)

### Weight-Based Dosing

Calculate dose based on weight. Always verify against formulary and institutional guidelines.

Patient Weight (kg)
Dose (mg/kg)
Frequency
Max single dose (mg, optional)
Concentration (mg/mL, optional)

### Growth Percentiles

WHO growth standards (0-2y) / CDC 2000 (2-20y).

Sex
Age (fill any combination)
Gestational Age (weeks)
Weight (kg)
Length/Height (cm)
Head Circumference (cm)
Mid-Parental Height (optional)
Mother's Height (cm)
Father's Height (cm)

### Neonatal Bilirubin

AAP 2022 Clinical Practice Guideline. Determines phototherapy threshold based on gestational age and risk factors.

Neurotoxicity Risk Factors for Phototherapy Threshold (AAP 2022)

Higher Risk (use lower threshold):

- Gestational age 35-37 weeks (with other risk factors)
- Albumin < 3.0 g/dL
- Isoimmune hemolytic disease (ABO, Rh incompatibility)
- G6PD deficiency
- Asphyxia / significant lethargy
- Sepsis
- Acidosis (pH < 7.15)
- Temperature instability / hypothermia

Lower Risk (use higher threshold):

- Gestational age ≥ 38 weeks
- No hemolysis
- Well-appearing infant
- No risk factors above

Source: AAP 2022 Clinical Practice Guideline

Risk Factors for Severe Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia (Nelson Table 137.1)

Genetic Factors

- Gilbert syndrome
- Crigler-Najjar syndrome
- Alagille syndrome
- β-thalassemia
- Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
- Bilirubin glucuronosyltransferase polymorphism
- Pyruvate kinase deficiency
- Erythrocyte structural defects (hereditary spherocytosis, elliptocytosis)
- Galactosemia

Maternal Factors

- Family history of severe jaundice, splenectomy, or cholecystectomy
- Primiparity
- Teenage pregnancy
- Diabetes
- Rhesus incompatibility
- ABO incompatibility
- Other blood group isoimmunization
- Use of drugs during labor (oxytocin, promethazine, bupivacaine)
- Exclusive breastfeeding

Perinatal Factors

- Mode of delivery (breech vs vertex, instrumentation)
- Birth trauma (cephalohematoma, substantial bruising, extravasation)
- Birth asphyxia
- Congenital infections (CMV, syphilis)
- Sepsis

Neonatal Factors

- Male sex
- Prematurity or low birthweight and small-for-gestational age
- Hypothyroidism
- Polycythemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Low intake of breast milk, dehydration, or weight loss
- Breast milk jaundice
- Jaundice in the first day of life
- Trisomy 21
- Infant of diabetic mother
- Cephalohematoma, other bruising

Other Risk Factors and Markers

- Previous sibling received phototherapy or exchange transfusion
- Predischarge TSB or TcB in the high zone
- Use of hemolytic agents (naphthalene, menthol-based products) in G6PD-deficient populations
- Folate deficiency
- Aflatoxins
- Hypothermia
- Birth outside of a healthcare facility

Modified from Olusanya BO, Kaplan M, Hansen TWR. Neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia: a global perspective. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2018;2:610-618. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, Table 137.1.

Gestational Age (weeks)
Age of Infant (hours)
Total Serum Bilirubin (mg/dL)
Risk Factors

Bhutani hour-specific bilirubin nomogram. Determines risk zone for infants >= 35 weeks GA.

Age of Infant (hours)
Total Serum Bilirubin (mg/dL)

### Normal Vital Signs by Age

Harriet Lane Handbook

Select age group to view normal vital sign ranges. Source: Harriet Lane Handbook.

Age Group
View All Age Groups

Age | HR (bpm) | RR | BP (mmHg) | Temp (C)
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Premie | 120-170 | 40-70 | 55-75/35-45 | 36.5-37.5
0-3 mo | 100-150 | 35-55 | 65-85/45-55 | 36.5-37.5
3-6 mo | 90-120 | 30-45 | 70-90/50-65 | 36.5-37.5
6-12 mo | 80-120 | 25-40 | 80-100/55-65 | 36.0-37.5
1-3 yr | 70-110 | 20-30 | 90-105/55-70 | 36.0-37.5
3-6 yr | 65-110 | 20-25 | 95-110/60-75 | 36.0-37.5
6-12 yr | 60-95 | 14-22 | 100-120/60-75 | 36.0-37.5
>12 yr | 55-85 | 12-18 | 110-135/65-85 | 36.0-37.5

#### Quick Reference Formulas

Estimated Weight:
1-12mo: (age in mo + 9) / 2
1-5yr: 2 x (age in yr) + 8
6-12yr: 3 x (age in yr) + 7
Min Systolic BP:
1-10yr: 70 + (2 x age in yr)
Hypotension: SBP < 5th %ile
ETT Size:
Uncuffed: (age/4) + 4
Cuffed: (age/4) + 3.5
Depth: ETT size x 3
Maintenance Fluids (4-2-1):
First 10kg: 4 mL/kg/hr
Next 10kg: +2 mL/kg/hr
Each kg above 20: +1 mL/kg/hr

### Resuscitation Medications

Harriet Lane Handbook / AHA PALS 2020

Enter patient weight to calculate all resuscitation medication doses.

Patient Weight (kg)

### Glasgow Coma Scale

Child/Adult and Infant versions

Select responses to calculate GCS. Total score 3-15. Source: Harriet Lane Handbook.

Eye Opening
Verbal Response
Motor Response
Eye Opening
Verbal Response
Motor Response

### Pediatric Equipment Sizing

Harriet Lane Handbook

Select age/weight group to view recommended equipment sizes.

Age / Weight Group

### Bedside

Weight-based pediatric reference. Always verify against institutional protocols.

#### Neonatal Assessment

GA classification, birth weight assessment (AGA/SGA/LGA), and prematurity category. Fenton 2013 / WHO.

GA (weeks)
GA (days)
Birth Weight (g)
Sex
NRP Resuscitation Pathway

AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program 2020. Static visual pathway — enter weight to calculate drug doses.

Current Weight (kg)

#### Apgar Score

Assess at 1 and 5 minutes. If <7 at 5 min, repeat every 5 min up to 20 min. Apgar is a description — never delay resuscitation waiting for a score.

Appearance (color)
Pulse (HR)
Grimace (reflex)
Activity (tone)
Respiration

#### Airway Management / RSI

RSI drugs + equipment sizing + initial ventilator settings.

Weight (kg)
Age (years, for equipment sizing)

#### Cardiac Arrest / PALS

PALS algorithm medications for arrest and peri-arrest rhythms.

Weight (kg)

#### Respiratory Management

Asthma, croup, bronchiolitis — scores, stepwise management, weight-based drug dosing.

Weight (kg)

Select severity to see stepwise management with weight-based dosing.

PRAM Score (Pediatric Respiratory Assessment Measure)
O2 Saturation
Suprasternal Retractions
Scalene Contraction
Air Entry
Wheezing

Westley Croup Score → severity-based treatment.

Consciousness
Cyanosis
Stridor
Air Entry
Retractions

Bronchiolitis management per AAP 2014/2023 — primarily supportive.

Age
O2 Saturation
Hydration
Resp Distress

#### Oxygen & Ventilation

Weight (kg)
Age (years, optional)

#### Status Epilepticus

Time-based pathway — stabilize → 1st benzo → 2nd benzo → 2nd-line AED → refractory.

Weight (kg)

#### Sepsis & Fever Workup

Phoenix Sepsis Criteria (2024), age-based approach, first-hour bundle, and validated febrile-infant rules (PECARN / Aronson / Rochester / Step-by-Step).

Weight (kg)
Age group

#### Anaphylaxis

Stepwise management with weight-based dosing.

Weight (kg)
Age Group

#### Procedural Sedation

Sedation agents + reversal drugs.

Weight (kg)

#### Acute Agitation

Stepwise: verbal de-escalation → oral → IM/IV.

Weight (kg)

#### Antiemetics

Common pediatric antiemetic dosing with max doses and key cautions.

Weight (kg)

#### Empiric Antimicrobials

Empiric regimens by age and infection type. Always tailor to local resistance, cultures, and severity.

Age
Infection

#### Burn Management

TBSA body-parts calculator (Lund-Browder age-adjusted) + Parkland fluid resuscitation. Count only 2nd-degree or deeper.

Weight (kg)
Age group
Override TBSA %

#### Toxicology

Approach, decontamination, common ingestions with antidotes, dialyzable drugs reference.

Weight (kg)
Topic

#### Trauma

Primary / secondary survey, c-spine, massive transfusion, TXA.

Weight (kg)
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