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Photobiomodulation (PBMT) dosage used based on patient weight.
| Patient weight range (kg) | Area per elbow (medial and lateral combined) (cm2) | aDose applied (J/cm2) | Power (W) | Total joules applied per patient (2 elbows) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 9 | 125 | 11 | 5 | 1350 |
| 9.5 to 18 | 150 | 12 | 5 | 1800 |
| 18.5 to 27 | 200 | 13 | 7 | 2520 |
| 27.5 to 36 | 250 | 17 | 9 | 4320 |
| 36.5 to 45 | 300 | 18 | 10 | 5400 |
| > 45 | 350 | 19 | 12 | 5760 |
Energy density (fluence) is rounded to the nearest whole number.
