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The validation of the mid-upper arm circumference measurement in adults as a weight estimation tool in a high HIV prevalence setting
Background Accurate weight estimation in emergency centres is important to ensure accurate treatment and limit adverse outcomes. The mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) as a weight estimation tool has recently expanded to adults. The MUAC's ease of use and cost effectiveness could be beneficial to es...
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Division of General Surgery
2023
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