Cockcroft-Gault equation

The Cockcroft-Gault equation is a formula used by doctors to estimate how well your kidneys are functioning. It calculates your kidney's filtering capacity, known as the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), based on your age, weight, serum creatinine level (a waste product in your blood), and gender. This estimate helps healthcare providers determine if your kidneys are healthy or if there’s impairment, guiding appropriate treatment decisions. It’s a useful, quick tool in clinical care for assessing kidney function in adults.