Medical calculator
Medical Calculator
A Medical Calculator (pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈkælkjuleɪtər/) is a specialized computational tool used in the field of medicine to assist healthcare professionals in diagnosing and treating patients.
Etymology
The term "Medical Calculator" is derived from the Latin word "medicus" meaning "physician" and the Latin word "calculator" meaning "reckoner", indicating its function as a tool for physicians to make calculations related to patient care.
Function
Medical calculators are used to compute various medical indices, risk scores, drug dosages, and other medically relevant calculations. They are often used in conjunction with clinical guidelines to aid in decision-making and to ensure the accuracy and consistency of patient care.
Types
There are various types of medical calculators, each designed for specific medical applications. Some of the most common types include:
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator: Used to calculate a person's body mass index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight.
- Creatinine Clearance Calculator: Used to estimate the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), a measure of kidney function.
- Child-Pugh Score Calculator: Used to assess the prognosis of chronic liver disease.
- Framingham Risk Score Calculator: Used to estimate the 10-year cardiovascular risk in adults.
Usage
Medical calculators are used by a variety of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and medical researchers. They are often integrated into Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to facilitate their use in clinical practice.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Medical calculator
- Wikipedia's article - Medical calculator
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