ObesiDose vs DPA

Most drugs in anaesthesia and intensive care are dosed on total body weight. This is correct in patients with normal weight. In overweight patients the volume of distributon is not well represented by total body weight. This is particulalry true because adipose tissue is not well perfused. ObesiDose calculates: - Total body weight (TBW - Ideal body weight (IBW) - Adjusted (or corrected) body weight (ABW) - Lean body mass (LBM Set height and weight and ObesiDose calculates body mass index (BMI) and all weights listed above. Settings allow to define units for height (cm or feet/inches) and weight (kg or stone/lbs or lbs). NOTE: ObesiDose currently lists medication used in anaesthesia. It can easily be adapted to cover other fields. Send me your suggestion (field, medications and maybe PMID references) --------- Disclaimer --------- The application ObesiDose is not a substitute for medical advice. ObesiDose is intended for educational purposes only. While the data may be updated periodically, users should independently check medical literature and package inserts or other sources for the latest information. Any and all liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of this application is hereby disclaimed. The information herein is provided "as is" and without any warranty expressed or implied. All direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising from any use of this application or data contained herein is disclaimed and excluded.

For emergencies and planned operations: With this app, important medical information for the anaesthesiologist may be recorded in order to offer safe anaesthesia during surgery. Data remain with you in a secure form. They can be stored on your mobile phone in PDF format for later use. You alone determine who should receive the document by entering an email address that you type in yourself and by pressing the send command afterwards. Advantages of the app: - Personal data entry in all Swiss national languages and English - Output of the information in the desired language - Provision of important medical information for anaesthesiologists - Reduction of waiting time and duration of preoperative anaesthesia consultation - Contribution to reduce risks for transmission of infectious diseases (e.g. COVID-19) - Increase patient safety by providing complete medical history of the patient - Enabling adjustments of actual health status in case of changes at any time and from any location - Compatibility with the electronic patient record (EPR)