BMI Calculator for Healthcare Professionals, Available to Use in any EMR
Use this dot phrase template to automatically calculate a patient's Body Mass Index, or BMI, as part of their care. This calculator adds the patient's BMI as a note to any EMR.
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BMI Calculator
This dot phrase template, or snippet, can be used to determine a patient’s Body Mass Index, or BMI. Healthcare Professionals, like doctors and nurses, can use BMI as part of a patient's care to evaluate their overall health and assess potential risks associated with weight-related conditions.
By considering BMI, healthcare providers can make informed decisions regarding lifestyle modifications, nutritional guidance, and appropriate interventions to support the patient's well-being.
This snippet supports both imperial and metric units, and can be customized to your use as needed. Click the "Copy to Text Blaze" button at the top of the example above to use this snippet in your EMR.
BMI Calculator
Weight {formtext: name=weight; default=150; cols=5} {formmenu: default=lbs; kgs; name=weight units} Height: {formtext: name=height; cols=3; default=70} {formmenu: default=inches; CMs; name=height units} BMI: {=BMI; format=,.2f}{note: preview=no}
Calculations {kgs=weight/2.2046 if `weight units`="lbs" else weight} {cms=height*2.54 if `height units`="inches" else height} {bmi=(kgs/cms/cms)*10000}{endnote}
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This snippet uses the formtext command and formulas.
