Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. - 11/13/2006

Question
Hi my name is Brandee, I would like to know what three ways math is used on a regular basis for anesthesiology.

Thank you,
Brandee

Answer
1) It's used to calculate drug dosages, 2) it's used to determine body fluid deficits and blood and volume replacement requirements and 3) it is used to determine the ventilator settings for the anesthesia machine.

Ronald Levy, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston