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Body surface area (Mosteller)

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√(height cm × weight kg ÷ 3600).

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kg

BSA

1.82 m²

Formula

sqrt(height * weight / 3600)

References

  1. Mosteller RD. Simplified calculation of body-surface area. N Engl J Med 1987;317:1098.

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Cardiac output monitoringTTP and thrombotic microangiopathyFebrile neutropenia and tumour lysis syndromePost-CABG and valve surgery care

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