Several investigators have estimated the body surface area (BSA) based on body weight alone.
body surface area in square meters =
= (factor) * ((body weight in kilograms)^(2/3))
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Author
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Value for Factor
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root mean square error (RMSE)
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Biering
|
0.1090
|
0.07
|
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Lissauer
|
0.103
|
0.09
|
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Meeh
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0.12312
|
0.16
|
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Rubner
|
0.119
|
0.12
|
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Vierordt
|
0.123
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NA
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where:
• The formula in Vierordt may be a reference to that of Meeh.
