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Upon your arrival for a burn​ patient, the scene​ size-up reveals that the patient is a child. why do pediatric patients have more difficulty dealing with burns than​ adults?

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This is because pediatric patients have a high body surface area, to the body weight ratio. I hope that this helps you!
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