LP28659-8
Body surface area
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Description
The body surface area can be obtained via an algebreacic equation. The average BSA varries with gender and age
"Normal" BSA is generally taken to be 1.73 m² for an adult.
Average BSA values
Neonate (Newborn) 0.25 m²
Child 2 years 0.5 m²
Child 9 years 1.07 m²
Child 10 years 1.14 m²
Child 12-13 years 1.33 m²
For men 1.9 m²
For women 1.6 m²
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Basic Part Properties
- Part Display Name
- Body surface area
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- Created On
- 2001-12-03
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| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| zh-CN | Chinese (China) | 体表面积 Synonyms: BSA; |
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