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The 84th Bubble Wrap

Don't Forget the Bubbles

In the emergency department resuscitation room, weight is usually estimated using an age-based formula until the child is stabilised and can be safely weighed. A recent systematic review found that children with obesity at school entry are more likely to experience back pain, slipped capital femoral epiphysis or fractures during childhood.