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Calculators & Tools

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Cockcroft-Gault Creatinine Clearance Calculator

BSA Calculator – Body Surface Area

Carboplatin Dose Calculator: Calvert Formula

Child-Pugh Score Calculator

ECOG Score Calculator

Purpose & Benefit

Calculators offer fast and reliable tools to evaluate key clinical parameters, guiding diagnoses, and optimizing treatment plans. Each calculator is based on widely accepted medical formulas and evidence-based methods, helping ensure accurate assessments.

* All tools are built on validated clinical equations and used in professional medical settings.

Usage

Simply enter the required values (e.g., weight, age, lab results), and the calculator will generate precise results based on established medical formulas.

FAQ

What is the Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator used for?

The BMI Calculator estimates whether a person’s weight is in a healthy range for their height. It helps identify underweight, normal, overweight, or obesity categories.

What does the Cockcroft-Gault Creatinine Clearance Calculator measure?

It estimates kidney function (creatinine clearance) based on age, weight, sex, and serum creatinine levels. This is important for adjusting medication dosages, especially in patients with impaired kidney function.

What is the Body Surface Area (BSA) Calculator used for?

The BSA Calculator determines the surface area of the human body. It is commonly used in medical practice to calculate drug dosages, particularly in chemotherapy, and to assess physiological functions.

How does the Carboplatin Dose Calculator (Calvert Formula) work?

The Carboplatin Dose Calculator uses the Calvert Formula, which combines kidney function (glomerular filtration rate) with the target drug exposure level (AUC) to determine the correct chemotherapy dose.

What is the Child-Pugh Score Calculator used for?

It evaluates the severity of chronic liver disease by scoring factors such as bilirubin, albumin, INR, ascites, and encephalopathy. The score helps guide treatment decisions and prognosis.

What is the ECOG Performance Status Score?

The ECOG Score measures a patient’s level of functioning in terms of daily living abilities. It ranges from fully active (0) to completely disabled (5) and is widely used in oncology to assess treatment suitability.