Burn size

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An example of an assessment tool (Lund and Browder) used to measure the percentage TBSA of a burn. Erythema (superficial burn) is not included in measuring the overall TBSA.
An example of an assessment tool (Lund and Browder) used to measure the percentage TBSA of a burn. Erythema (superficial burn) is not included in measuring the overall TBSA.
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Key Point

The percentage amount corresponding to the child’s body changes with the child’s age. This is due to proportion sizes of body parts changing as a child grows. Accurate estimation of the TBSA of a burn is important as it contributes to the overall clinical picture of the burn injury and assists in determining the medical management of the child.