Paediatrics

Schwartz eGFR (Paediatric)

Estimated GFR in children (bedside Schwartz).

Education and reference only. Not a substitute for clinical judgement, local policy or product labelling. Always verify before clinical use. Values are calculated in your browser and never stored.

When to use

Use to estimate GFR in children and adolescents using the 2009 bedside Schwartz equation.

Why use

It is the standard quick paediatric GFR estimate from height and creatinine.

Critical actions

Bedside Schwartz uses k = 0.413 with height in cm and creatinine in mg/dL (divide µmol/L by 88.4). Paediatric normal ranges vary with age.

Evidence & references

  1. Schwartz GJ et al. New equations to estimate GFR in children. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2009.

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