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Useful calculations

*Body Surface area (m2) = 0.007184 x (cm^0.725) x (kg^0.425)

 Body Mass Index (kg/m2) = 10000 x wt(kg)/ [ht(cm)]2

*Creatinine Clearance = (Urine Cr x Urine volume x 1.73)/(Serum Cr x minutes x BSA)

Volumes:

5 mL = 1 teaspoon
30 mL = 1 ounce

*MIS has some calculations. To access:

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This information is prepared specifically for caregivers involved in clinical research at the NIH Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health.

This page last reviewed on 06/23/08



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