Weight Formulas; PBW, BMI, IBW Flashcards
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PBW (predicted body weight) equation for a male.
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50 + 0.91(cm height - 152.4)kg = male PBW
PBW is used to determine your tidal volume (5 - 8cc/kg).
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PBW (predicted body weight) equation for a female
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45.5 + 0.91 (cm height -152.4)kg = female PBW.
PBW is used to determine your tidal volume (5 - 8cc/kg).
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BMI formula(s)
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1in = 0.025meters
5
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Healthy BMI range
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18.5 - 25
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Overweight BMI
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> 25
7
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Obese BMI
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> 30
8
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Morbidly obese BMI
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> 35-40
9
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Super morbidly obese
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> 55
10
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List the IBW formulas.
(male, female)
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Male: (cm Ht - 100)=kg
Female (cm Ht - 105)=kg
1in = 2.5cm
