Estimating ideal body weight--a new formula.
A simple formula for estimating ideal body weight (IBW) in kilograms for both men and women is presented. The equation IBW = 22 x H2, where H is equal to patient height in meters, yields weight values midway within the range of weights obtained using published IBW formulae.
Lemmens
Harry J M
HJ
Department of Anesthesia, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
Brodsky
Jay B
JB
Bernstein
Donald P
DP
D001827:Body Height; D015992:Body Mass Index; D001835:Body Weight; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male