body_surface_area: Predict body surface area.
In httk: High-Throughput Toxicokinetics
View source: R/tissue_mass_functions.R
body_surface_area R Documentation
Predict body surface area.
Description
Predict body surface area from weight, height, and age, using Mosteller's
formula for age>18 and Haycock's formula for age<18
Usage
body_surface_area(BW, H, age_years)
Arguments
BW
A vector of body weights in kg.
H
A vector of heights in cm.
age_years
A vector of ages in years.
Value
A vector of body surface areas in cm^2.
Author(s)
Caroline Ring
References
Mosteller, R. D. "Simplified calculation of body surface area."
N Engl J Med 317 (1987): 1098..
Haycock, George B., George J. Schwartz, and David H. Wisotsky. "Geometric
method for measuring body surface area: a height-weight formula validated in
infants, children, and adults." The Journal of pediatrics 93.1 (1978): 62-66.
Ring, Caroline L., et al. "Identifying populations sensitive to
environmental chemicals by simulating toxicokinetic variability."
Environment International 106 (2017): 105-118
httk documentation built on March 7, 2023, 7:26 p.m.
R Package Documentation
Browse R Packages
We want your feedback!
Note that we can't provide technical support on individual packages. You should contact the package authors for that.
View source: R/tissue_mass_functions.R
| body_surface_area | R Documentation |
Predict body surface area.
Description
Predict body surface area from weight, height, and age, using Mosteller's formula for age>18 and Haycock's formula for age<18
Usage
body_surface_area(BW, H, age_years)
Arguments
BW |
A vector of body weights in kg. |
H |
A vector of heights in cm. |
age_years |
A vector of ages in years. |
Value
A vector of body surface areas in cm^2.
Author(s)
Caroline Ring
References
Mosteller, R. D. "Simplified calculation of body surface area." N Engl J Med 317 (1987): 1098..
Haycock, George B., George J. Schwartz, and David H. Wisotsky. "Geometric method for measuring body surface area: a height-weight formula validated in infants, children, and adults." The Journal of pediatrics 93.1 (1978): 62-66.
Ring, Caroline L., et al. "Identifying populations sensitive to environmental chemicals by simulating toxicokinetic variability." Environment International 106 (2017): 105-118
R Package Documentation
Browse R Packages
We want your feedback!
Note that we can't provide technical support on individual packages. You should contact the package authors for that.
Embedding an R snippet on your website
Add the following code to your website.
For more information on customizing the embed code, read Embedding Snippets.