Gas Cookbook | Calculators · Lean / Ideal / Adjusted Body Weight

This is a new calculator currently being tested. Doses are for reference only; always verify against local protocols. If you spot an error or omission, please report it or email hello@gascookbook.com.

Sex

Height (cm)Total body weight (kg)

Enter height and weight to see IBW, LBW and ABW.

Next steps

Pick the weight basis recommended for each drug before drawing up.
Cap local anaesthetic and paracetamol doses using trust maxima.
Document which scalar (TBW / IBW / LBW / ABW) you used.

Common anaesthetic drugs by weight basis

TBWTotal	IBWIdeal	LBWLean
FentanylLoadingAtracuriumCisatracuriumSuxamethoniumNeostigmineSugammadexParacetamolMidazolam	MorphineRocuroniumVecuroniumLidocaineBupivacaine	PropofolInductionThiopentoneAlfentanilRemifentanil