Estimate adult ideal body weight from height and sex with the Devine formula, display a ±10% reference range, and derive adjusted body weight (ABW = IBW + 0.4 × (TBW − IBW)) when an actual weight is entered.
常用于药物剂量调整参考。
| Item | Formula / Note | Source / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Classic formula | ideal weight adds a per centimetre increment above one hundred fifty centimetres | Devine 1974, drug dosing reference |
| Intended use | the value supports drug dosing and ventilation settings not health judgement | Devine 1974, drug dosing reference |
| Obesity correction | some drugs use adjusted body weight in obesity to reflect distribution volume | WHO Model Formulary |