What formula is used to calculate BSA in m2 based on the metric measurement of height and weight?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. The formula used to calculate BSA in m2 based on the metric measurement of height and weight is:
BSA (m2) = ?ht (cm) × wt (kg) / 3600
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