What is the Mosteller formula for BSA?

The Mosteller formula calculates BSA as sqrt(Height(cm) x Weight(kg) / 3600). It is widely used for pediatric oncology drug dosing.

Why is BSA important in pediatric dosing?

BSA-based dosing accounts for differences in body composition and metabolism between children of different sizes, giving more accurate dosing than weight alone for chemotherapy.

What is a normal BSA for a newborn?

A full-term newborn has a BSA of approximately 0.25 m2. A 10-year-old child typically has a BSA of about 1.14 m2, compared to an adult average of 1.7-1.9 m2.

Pediatric BSA (Mosteller)

Calculate pediatric body surface area using Mosteller formula (sqrt(HxW/3600)) for accurate drug dosing.

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