body surface area (BSA)

Body surface area in m2 estimated by: [height (cm)] E 0.718 x [weight (kg)] E 0.427 x 0.00745 Generally 1.5-2.0 m2. 4', 59 lbs = 0.87 m2 5', 100 lbs = 1.38 m2 6', 200 lbs = 2.12 m2 7', 300 lbs = 2.82 m2

References

Manual of Medical Therapeutics, 28th ed, Ewald & McKenzie (eds), Little, Brown & Co, Boston, 1995, pg 577