🫘 Schwartz eGFR (Paediatric)
Estimate paediatric GFR at the bedside with the updated Schwartz equation.
Clinical takeaway
For ages ~1–18 years.
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When to use
Estimate GFR in children and adolescents.
How it works
eGFR = 0.413 × height(cm) / serum creatinine(mg/dL), using IDMS-standardised creatinine.
Key points
- For ages ~1–18 years.
- Not validated in adults or unstable renal function.
- Height and standardised creatinine are essential.
References
Decision support for licensed clinicians only; not a substitute for clinical judgement, diagnosis or local protocols.
Worked calculation
The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.
| Height | 120 cm |
|---|---|
| Serum creatinine | 0.5 mg/dL |
→eGFR99mL/min/1.73m²
- Formula：Bedside Schwartz: 0.413 × height(cm) / SCr(mg/dL)
Frequently asked questions
- What is Schwartz eGFR (Paediatric)?
- Estimate paediatric GFR at the bedside with the updated Schwartz equation.
- How is Schwartz eGFR (Paediatric) calculated? What is the core formula?
- eGFR = 0.413 × height(cm) / serum creatinine(mg/dL), using IDMS-standardised creatinine.
- When is Schwartz eGFR (Paediatric) used?
- Estimate GFR in children and adolescents.
- What are the key clinical points for Schwartz eGFR (Paediatric)?
- For ages ~1–18 years. Not validated in adults or unstable renal function. Height and standardised creatinine are essential.
- What are the limits and cautions when using Schwartz eGFR (Paediatric)?
- For licensed clinicians and clinical researchers. Interpret results with history, investigations and local protocols; not a diagnosis or prescription, and not a substitute for multidisciplinary decision-making or local guidelines.
- How is Schwartz eGFR (Paediatric) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
- Inputs: Height 120 cm, Serum creatinine 0.5 mg/dL → Result: eGFR 99 mL/min/1.73m²（Formula: Bedside Schwartz: 0.413 × height(cm) / SCr(mg/dL)）