Calculates Body Surface Area based on Weight and Height using the method specified. Default is Dubois. — bsa • scicalc

Calculates Body Surface Area based on Weight and Height using the method specified. Default is Dubois.

bsa(weight, height, method = "Dubois")

Arguments

weight: weight of a subject (kg)
height: height of a subject (cm)
method: String to dictate which equation to use. Dubois or Mosteller.

Value

bsa (m^2)

Examples

bsa(70, 170)
#> [1] 1.809708
bsa(70, 170, method = "Mosteller")
#> [1] 1.818119
bsa(70, 170, method = "Dubois")
#> [1] 1.809708