Formula Suggestions
Let us know which new formula you would like to see included in MedCalc or how we can enhance existing formulas.
2675 results found
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Capurro
Edad gestacional
89 votes -
Ballard exam
Neonatal exam that estimates gestational age when there has been no prenatal US to confirm dates.
54 votes -
Initiating and Adjusting Insulin in Diabetes Mellitus 2
It would be great if MedCalc had the formula for initiating insulin, based on weight, and adjusting insulin, based on fasting glucose and current insulin units. There's already an app for that, but the formulas are public. Instead of having two apps, we could have only one app!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/insulin-dosing-algorithm/id323628068?mt=8 this is the link for that FREE app.
Please VOTE! :D11 votes -
ACUITY BLEED SCORE
This score was made to predict the bleeding problem of the patient with coronary disease, being better than the CRUSADE score.
8 votes -
Yesavage scale
Screening of depression
21 votes -
9 votes
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Wacker Score
(Rechtsherz-Score)
0 votes -
DRAGON score
Please add the DRAGON score for calculating outcomes for use of TPA in stroke patients. The paper documenting is called, "Strbian D, Meretoja A, Ahlhelm FJ, Pitkäniemi J, Lyrer P, Kaste M, Engelter S,
Tatlisumak T. Predicting outcome of IV thrombolysis-treated ischemic stroke patients: the DRAGON score. Neurology. 2012 Feb 7;78(6):427-32.66 votes -
Rapid Sequence Intubation checklist
We haven't yet added checklists, just putting it here. One checklist would be:
Pre-RSI Challenge-Response Checklist
Pre-oxygenation taking place.
Preparation
Baseline obs
Cannula connected to fluid and runs easily
Suction, working?
Airway adjuncts - 2 xNPA, 1x OPA, 1xLMA
Ventilator and BVM connected to oxygen
Emergency cricothyroidotomy kit available
Tape or tie
HME
ETT - size checked, and balloon tested.
Drugs - Induction agent and paralysis chosen. Giver briefed.
Angle piece and catheter mount
Monitoring (ECG, NIBP, SpO2, ETC02)
Stethoscope
Elastic bougie
Laryngoscopes x 2, both working.
Syringe, 10mls, for cuff.Premedication (if required)
Paralysis and Sedation
- in-line immobiliser…0 votes -
ProVent Score
Identify patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation
- Carson SS, Kahn JM, Hough CL, et al.: A multicenter mortality prediction model for patients receiving prolonged mechanical ventilation. Critical care medicine 2011;
21 votes -
Rogers Score
Prevention of VTE in surgical patients (refer to ACCP 2012)
32 votes -
Effect Tool
For Chronic heart failure (CHF)
6 votes -
Rassi Score
Approach to patients with Chagas Disease
17 votes -
2 votes
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Mantrel Score
Appendicitis
6 votes -
QOL-AGHDA Score
Quality of life for adults with growth hormone deficiency
21 votes -
0 votes
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FAST Dementia Scale
Functional Assessment Scale.
20 votes -
26 votes
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MAAS
Motor Activity Assessment Scale: http://meeting.chestpubs.org/cgi/content/abstract/126/4/897S
2 votes
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