Question 1

What is Body Surface Area (BSA)?

Accepted Answer

BSA estimates the total surface area of the human body. It's used in medicine for drug dosing and metabolic calculations.

Question 2

Which formula is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

The Du Bois formula is most widely used. Mosteller is simpler and gives very similar results.

Question 3

What is a normal BSA?

Accepted Answer

Average adult BSA is approximately 1.7 m² for women and 1.9 m² for men.

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