This calculator app calculates the total surface area of ​​a human body, known as body surface area (BSA).

Various applications:
The value obtained has many applications. It is used to determine the exact doses in pharmacology, which is especially relevant in the pediatric specialty. It is a useful measurement in surgical interventions where the application of anesthesia is necessary or in those patients who need a specific administration of fluids.

It is also used in pharmacology, since with the BSA data, pharmacists can prescribe the most appropriate doses for each individual. Nutritionists, physical therapists or sports doctors also use the BSA values.

It contains the 4 most popular formulas to obtain the body surface:

Mosteller's formula
Haycock's formula
Gehan and George formula
Dubois and Dubois formula

This App only provides the calculation of the four formulas to obtain the value of the BSA body surface. It does not indicate any other data related to medical prescriptions of any kind. For more information on the proper use of the data obtained, consult a specialist.

The NRYAPPS team.