The main reason for most patients for BMI is comparison, I would be inclined
to use normal charts and previous height but specify in his notes a modified
range for him for normal and obese. They may be very rough and ready but if
you can perhaps work from his pre amputation figures and has there been
significant change in body shape since then other than the amputation, and
make a stab at altering the range about the new BMI based on that
information. It's easier than using a special calculation for him every
time.
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Dr Angus Goudie
Kepier Medical Practice
Leyburn Grove, Houghton le Spring
Tyne & Wear, DH4 5EQ
(0191) 5846324
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-----Original Message-----
From: Katie Law> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 29 October 2004 09:36
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Subject: BMI
Any suggestions as to how I should calculate the BMI of a bilateral amputee?
I have his original height and his legless weight.
How much does a leg weigh?
Or is there an exception code??
KT
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