Jung et al developed equations for estimating the weight of a geriatric patient living in Hong Kong based on knee length and mid-arm circumference. The authors are fro the United Christian Hospital in Hong Kong.
Patient selection: Chinese adult > 60 years of age
Parameters:
(1) gender
(2) age in years
(3) knee height in cm
(4) mid-arm circumference in cm
estimated body weight of a Chinese male in kilograms =