The formula to estimate the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) in children is:
\[ eGFR = \frac{k \times \text{Height}}{\text{Serum Creatinine}} \]
Where:
The Schwartz formula is a simple and widely used method to estimate the kidney function in children. It is particularly useful because it accounts for the growth of the child, providing a more accurate assessment of kidney function than serum creatinine alone. The formula is named after Dr. Schwartz, who developed it in 1976.
Let's assume the following values:
Using the formula:
\[ eGFR = \frac{0.413 \times 120}{0.8} \approx 61.95 \, \text{mL/min/1.73 m²} \]
The estimated GFR is approximately 61.95 mL/min/1.73 m².
