Body Surface Area
The Body Surface Area (BSA) Calculator is a medical tool used to estimate the total surface area of a person's body, expressed in square meters (m²). It is widely employed in clinical settings to calculate precise drug dosages, evaluate metabolic rates, and normalize physiological measures like cardiac output for patients of varying ages and sizes.
- Accurate Medication Dosing: Provides precise dosages for medications, especially those with narrow therapeutic windows (e.g., chemotherapy).
- Standardized Evaluations: Facilitates consistency in comparing physiological metrics like cardiac output (cardiac index).
- Tailored Care: Adjusts metabolic and fluid needs based on individual body composition, making it indispensable for burn management and pediatric care.
Body Surface Area (BSA)
Where:
- \( \text{height} \): Height of the person in centimeters (cm)
- \( \text{weight} \): Weight of the person in kilograms (kg)
Description:
The Body Surface Area (BSA) is an estimate of the total surface area of the human body. It is used in various medical contexts, such as adjusting drug doses, determining metabolic rate, or assessing the extent of burns.
Formula Explanation:
The formula is based on the square root of the product of the height (in cm) and weight (in kg), divided by 3600. It provides an estimate of the total body surface area in square meters (m²).
