Field instrument used to measure bih weight:-
- Field instrument to measure bih weight is Salter's Spring balance (kind of sling balance on which child is hung) - Average bih weight = 2.8kg - According to WHO, Low bih weight = < 2.5kg Very Low bih weight = < 1.5 Kg Extremely Low bih weight = < 1 Kg - Bih weight Doubles by 5 months Triples by 12 months Quadruples by 2yrs
Salter's spring balance
Electronic weighing scale
Mass produced balance scale
Roberval balance
Paediatric Care in RCH: BW, BL, PEM, Breast Feeding