Use of Lean Body Weight vs BMI for calculation of Intra-operative doses of NDMR by Anesthesia Patients undergoing Surgeries under General Anesthesia - App Based Calculations
In the context of Anesthesia, NDMR (Non Depolarizing Muscle Relaxant) plays a vital role in keeping patients paralyzed (relaxed) during surgeries.
So on this App Based Calculator, we are calculating according to the patient's Body Mass Index (BMI) and Lean Body Weight (LBW) so that we can give the accurate dose of muscle relaxant required for the patient which can lead to a decrease in Neuromuscular Toxicity and faster recovery post-operative ICU stay.
LBW - is a more precise metric. It accounts for the weight of patients muscles, bones, and organs & excludes fat mass.
The distinction is very important before the patient who is Overweight & Obese. If they go for BMI it may suggest higher drug requirement than appropriate for their lean body mass.
NDMR Dose Calculation - According to Lean Body weight for calculation gives less Neuromuscular Toxicity and better & faster recovery from Relaxant.
Clinical Outcome
Smooth & faster recovery