Body Surface Area Calculator
About Body Surface Area Calculator
Historical Development of BSA Measurement
The concept of body surface area (BSA) measurement was first introduced in 1879 by Carl Meeh, but gained significant importance through the groundbreaking work of DuBois and DuBois in 1915. Their research, conducted at Bellevue Hospital in New York, involved coating subjects in molds and paper to directly measure surface area. This painstaking work led to the development of the DuBois formula, which remains influential today. The field evolved significantly with Mosteller's simplified formula in 1987, making BSA calculations more accessible in clinical settings.
Modern BSA science incorporates insights from 3D body scanning, computational modeling, and population-specific adjustments, providing increasingly accurate measurements for diverse medical applications.
Mathematical Models and Their Applications
| Formula | Equation | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DuBois & DuBois | BSA = 0.007184 × H⁰·⁷²⁵ × W⁰·⁴²⁵ | 1916 |
| Mosteller | BSA = √((H × W)/3600) | 1987 |
| Haycock | BSA = 0.024265 × H⁰·⁴⁰⁰ × W⁰·⁵³⁷⁸ | 1978 |
| Fujimoto | BSA = 0.008883 × H⁰·⁶⁶³ × W⁰·⁴⁴⁴ | 1968 |
- H = Height in centimeters
- W = Weight in kilograms
- BSA results in square meters (m²)
Clinical Applications and Significance
Population-Specific Considerations
Advanced Measurement Technologies
Medical Research Applications
Practical Considerations
Further Reading and Resources
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