Formula Suggestions
Let us know which new formula you would like to see included in MedCalc or how we can enhance existing formulas.
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ROX
Ratio of SpO2/FIO2 and respiratory rate
Predictive index of HFNC failure and risk of intubation
(Roca et al, AJRCCM 2018)6 votes -
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Cálculo de volumen sanguíneo
Fórmula de Nadler
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Pupil size
Would like to see a pupil size guage
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Paediatric blood transfusion
To calculate the desired blood transfusion for paediatric patients, utilising the following formula:
Transfusion volume (ml) = Patient's weight (kg) x [Desired Hb (g/L) – Patient's Hb (g/L)] x Transfusion factor (0.5)
This will provide easy and safe way to transfuse blood to children less than 20Kg in weight
Source:
National Blood Authority Australia. Patient Blood Management Guidelines: Module 6 – Neonatal and Paediatrics. Commonwealth of Australia, Canberra, 2016.1 vote -
ABG and VBG with detailed analysis
With the current ABG Analyzer, the formula give an end result conclusion of the acid base analysis, metabolic and respiratory, and the anion gap.
It would be very helpful to give step by step approach following this conclusion. As per the Americal Thoracic Society link here
https://www.thoracic.org/professionals/clinical-resources/critical-care/clinical-education/abgs.phpThese details will provide great picture on the compensation expected, and the type of the anion gap. It would be even greater if you add these tables with the differential of each of the results.
Example
Respiratory Acidosis (acute
Concomitant metabolic acidosis
Normal anion is elevated by 3The Expected metabolic compensation is…
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Havor Score
likelihood to fail NIV
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Déficit total de hierro (DTH)
{Peso en kg x (Hb deseada g/dl - Hb actual en g/dl) x 2,4} + 500
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