Schwartz.Bedside {nephro}

Bedside IDMS-traceable Schwartz GFR Calculator for Children

Description

GFR is estimated with the Bedside Schwartz equation for Children based on IDMS serum or plasma creatinine.
This equation is valid in the 1-17 years age range.

Usage

Schwartz.Bedside(creatinine, ht, age)

Arguments

creatinine

Numeric vector with serum or plasma creatinine values in mg/dl

ht

Numeric vector with height in cm

age

Numeric vector with age in years

Value

A numeric vector with eGFR values in ml/min/1.73 m^2.

Author(s)

Andrew Srisuwananukorn

References

Schwartz GJ, et al. New equations to estimate GFR in children with CKD. J Am Soc Nephrol 2009; 20: 629-637.