Evaluation of Program for Length Based Weight Estimation

This prospective single center study is performed at the university children's Hospital zurich. Patients planned for surgery in general anesthesia with intubation, aged 0 to 16 years and with a body length suitable for the emergency tapes can be included in this study. Patient and parental information is performed during the pre-anesthetic visit. After written consent the patient will be included. Patient ́s length and weight will be measures earliest one day before data collection. Data collection during anesthesia has no influence on the daily anesthesia routine and has no impact on patient safety and anaesthesia. Patient's data is made anonymous for further inspection. Data is documented in Microsoft Excel and statistical analysis calculated with SPSS. 1000 patients are needed for a power of 80%. Primary outcome parameter is length based weight estimation, secondary outcome parameters are length based age estimation and the correctness of recommended anesthesia material (endotracheal tube, laryngeal mask, oropharyngeal mask and face mask). Both tools (program and anesthesia tape ["Anästhesie-Lineal"]) will be compared with each other regarding primary and secondary outcome parameters.

Inclusion criteria

• body length suitable with the investigated emergency tapes
• all patients aged 0 -16 years
• receiving general anesthesia with intubation or laryngeal mask

Exclusion criteria

• Already included in this study once
• missing patient or parental consent