Creatinine Clearance Calculator Ml Min

Creatinine Clearance Formula:

\[ CrCl = \frac{(140 - Age) \times Weight \times (0.85 \text{ if female})}{72 \times Serum\ Creatinine} \]

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Serum Creatinine:

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Gender:

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1. What is Creatinine Clearance?

Creatinine clearance (CrCl) is a measure of the rate at which creatinine is cleared from the blood by the kidneys. It provides an estimate of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and is commonly used to assess kidney function, particularly for medication dosing.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Cockcroft-Gault formula:

\[ CrCl = \frac{(140 - Age) \times Weight \times (0.85 \text{ if female})}{72 \times Serum\ Creatinine} \]

Where:

\( Age \) — Age in years
\( Weight \) — Body weight in kilograms
\( Serum\ Creatinine \) — Serum creatinine level in mg/dL
\( 0.85 \) — Adjustment factor for female gender

Explanation: The formula estimates creatinine clearance based on age, weight, serum creatinine level, and gender, providing an approximation of kidney function.

3. Importance of CrCl Calculation

Details: Accurate creatinine clearance estimation is essential for appropriate dosing of medications that are cleared by the kidneys, preventing toxicity and ensuring therapeutic effectiveness.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter age in years, weight in kilograms, serum creatinine in mg/dL, and select gender. All values must be valid (age between 1-120, weight > 0, creatinine > 0).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why is creatinine clearance important?
A: CrCl is crucial for dosing medications that are eliminated by the kidneys, helping to avoid underdosing or overdosing, especially in patients with impaired renal function.

Q2: What are normal CrCl values?
A: Normal CrCl ranges from 90-130 mL/min for men and 80-125 mL/min for women. Values below these ranges may indicate impaired kidney function.

Q3: When should creatinine be measured?
A: Serum creatinine should be measured in a fasting state or at least 2 hours after a meal. Avoid testing after strenuous exercise or high meat consumption.

Q4: Are there limitations to this formula?
A: The Cockcroft-Gault formula may be less accurate in elderly, obese, or severely malnourished patients, and in those with rapidly changing kidney function.

Q5: Should this be used for all patients?
A: While useful for many, alternative methods like measured GFR or more recent equations (e.g., CKD-EPI) may be preferred in specific populations for greater accuracy.