1) Body surface area refers to the total surface area of a human body. The calculation of body surface area is important in calculation of burns, drug dosage calculation. The normal body surface area for an adult ranges from 1.6m2 to 1.9 m2
According to Mosteller, he defined BSA as calculation of body surface area in metric terms.
BSA = square root of [height(cm)x weight(kg)] divided by 3600.
2) The body weight of the patient is 168 pounds and the height is 5 feet 9 inches. Based on Mosteller formula the body surface area is : 1.93 square meter ., 20.73 square feet , 2986 square inches
2. a) What is BSA formulas for metric and household units? b) Find the BSA of...
6. a) What is BSA formulas for metric and household units? b) Find the BSA of an adult who is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 168 pounds.
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