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📐 BSA / Weight Absolute Dose

UseBedside absolute dose.

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Stratamg/m² or mg/kg × BSA(Mosteller)/weight → absolute dose; optional cap/% reduction.

LimitsFor licensed clinicians. Protocols and labels override. Not a prescri…

SourceMosteller RD. N Engl J Med 1987

Runs locally in your browser (no PHI uploaded). For licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgement.
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Clinical takeaway

Protocols/caps override.

When to use

Bedside absolute dose.

How it works

Mosteller BSA; absolute = unit × BSA or kg

Key points

  • Protocols/caps override.

References

  • Mosteller RD. N Engl J Med 1987

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.

Dose per unit75
Unitmg/m²
Height170 cm
Weight70 kg
BSA direct (optional)1.8 m²

→Absolute dose135mg

  • BSA：1.8 m² (direct)
  • Calculated：135 mg
Dose per unit75
Unitmg/kg
Height170 cm
Weight70 kg
BSA direct (optional)1.8 m²

→Absolute dose5250mg

  • BSA：1.8 m² (direct)
  • Calculated：5250 mg
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does BSA / Weight Absolute Dose 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 BSA / Weight Absolute Dose calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
Inputs: Dose per unit 75, Unit mg/m², Height 170 cm, Weight 70 kg, BSA direct (optional) 1.8 m² → Result: Absolute dose 135 mg（BSA: 1.8 m² (direct), Calculated: 135 mg） Inputs: Dose per unit 75, Unit mg/kg, Height 170 cm, Weight 70 kg, BSA direct (optional) 1.8 m² → Result: Absolute dose 5250 mg（BSA: 1.8 m² (direct), Calculated: 5250 mg）
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