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Author: Aaron Lessen, M.D. Educational Pearls Asking parents and Broselow Tape are common options for estimating pediatric weight. Equipment sizes should not be adjusted for under/overweight kids based on Broselow Tape estimates. The finger counting method (see reference) is just as accurate as Broselow Tape method, according to one study. References: http://handtevy.com/images/Casestudies/Americanjournalofemergencymedicine.pdf