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🩸 Estimated Blood Volume (Nadler)

UseWhen to use: transfusion / allowable blood-loss planning from sex, height, weight.

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StrataEBV in L; also shown as mL and mL/kg.

LimitsWhen not to use: as measured volume substitute in shock. · Pitfall: height not converted to meters. · Obesity / pregnancy alter true volume.

SourceNadler SB et al. Blood volume

Runs locally in your browser (no PHI uploaded). For licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgement.
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This-shift next steps

After scoring: open the scene pack, peer scores, and the matching pathway. Local reference — no HIS write.

Scene next step
📋fluid nutritionOpen scene pack →
Related scores
Matching pathway
🧭ped_dehydrationOpen pathway →
Score + version; reference only — not a substitute for care · no HIS write

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Clinical takeaway

Nadler L.

When to use

When to use: transfusion / allowable blood-loss planning from sex, height, weight.

How it works

Male 0.3669·H³+0.03219·W+0.6041; female 0.3561·H³+0.03308·W+0.1833 (H m, W kg).

Key points

  • Nadler L.
  • Sex-specific.
  • Next: ABL / transfusion plan.

References

  • Nadler SB et al. Blood volume

Worked calculation

The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.

SexMale
Height170 cm
Weight70 kg

→EBV4.66L

  • ≈ mL：4660 mL
  • ≈ mL/kg：66.6
SexFemale
Height170 cm
Weight70 kg

→EBV4.25L

  • ≈ mL：4248 mL
  • ≈ mL/kg：60.7
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Estimated Blood Volume (Nadler) upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
How is Estimated Blood Volume (Nadler) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
Inputs: Sex Male, Height 170 cm, Weight 70 kg → Result: EBV 4.66 L（≈ mL: 4660 mL, ≈ mL/kg: 66.6） Inputs: Sex Female, Height 170 cm, Weight 70 kg → Result: EBV 4.25 L（≈ mL: 4248 mL, ≈ mL/kg: 60.7）
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