PICU Calculator vs pGALS

PICU Calculator - free body weight-based calculator for paediatric intensive care, including drug dosages and equipment sizes. Instructions for use Age range: 0-18 years (You can select the unit for age: years, months, or days) Body weight range: 0-150kg The information provided is self-explanatory. If you enter the age in days, the app will assume the baby is a neonate or a very small infant and will take this into account in certain calculations, e.g. ETT size. Additional functions: A body weight estimation tool is available to estimate the patient's body weight based on body length/height or age, according to local growth chart data. Additional reference information on management of paediatric cardiac arrest is available via the additional function buttons on the top-right corner. Disclaimer: The use of the application is for reference only; the accuracy of the contents cannot be guaranteed. Administer medications with care and according to clinical need. Dose volumes given only apply to specific drug preparations/dilutions; you must check the actual dose individually. The author does not accept responsibility or liability for any errors in the information provided or for the misuse or misapplication of material in this app. For reference materials, full disclaimer and copyright information please refer to the app contents. Please contact the author to report any problems or issues.

The pGALS app is a resource to demonstrate a basic musculoskeletal examination in children. The audience for the pGALS app is primarily medical students but is also relevant for nurses, allied health and any other health care professionals working with children. The pGALS app includes details of the pGALS step, what to look for and how to record findings. Multiple pGALS language translations are available.