How to estimate height without standing with the WHO formula?
To calculate height:
You need to provide the half-arm span length. Let's say it's equal to 91 cm.
WHO formula:
Height [m] = (0.73 × 2 × Half of arm span) + 0.43
Convert the half-arm span to meters:
91 cm = 0.91 m
Plug in the value:
Height = (0.73 × 2 × 0.91) + 0.43 = 1.76
Height is equal to 1.76 m. You can double-check with the bedridden patient height calculator.
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