Vital signs

Foley catheters

Nasogastric tubes

Endotracheal tubes

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FOLEY CATHETERS

Typical weights and  tube sizes for age: Foley catheters

 Age

 Weight (kg)

 Foley (Fr)
 0-6 months

 3.5-7

  6
 1 year

 10

 6-8
 2 years

 12

 8
 3 years

 14

 8-10
 5 years

 18

 10
 6 years

 21

 12
  8 years

 27

 12
 12 years

 varies

 12-14

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