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Surface area estimation: pocket calculator v nomogram. |
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| Authors: | G L Briars and B J Bailey |
| Institution: | Department of Paediatric Medicine, Southampton General Hospital. |
| Abstract: | Three sheets of 10 surface area determinations were completed by 10 subjects using a nomogram and a formula. The formula was faster to calculate, 4.27 v 7.6 minutes for each sheet, and resulted in fewer serious errors (three v 30 errors). |
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