Body Surface Area (BSA) Calculator
About Body Surface Area (BSA)
Body Surface Area (BSA) is the measured or calculated surface area of the human body. It is widely used in medicine to determine cardiac index, drug dosages, and other medical calculations.
Formula:
This calculator uses the Mosteller formula:
BSA (m²) = √((Height (cm) × Weight (kg)) / 3600)
Clinical Significance:
BSA is used in various medical contexts, including determining drug dosages, assessing metabolic rates, and calculating cardiac output.
References:
- Mosteller RD. Simplified calculation of body-surface area. N Engl J Med. 1987;317(17):1098.
- Verbraecken J, Van de Heyning P, De Backer W, Van Gaal L. Body surface area in normal-weight, overweight, and obese adults. A comparison study. Metabolism. 2006;55(4):515-524.