Question

While cooking, jason spilled grease over the front of him, causing partial thickness burns on the front of his arms, hands, and his torso. What would his approximate tbsa be?

Answer 1

Around 36% by calculating the ‘Rules of Nines’ The method divides the body’s surface area into percentages.

The front and back of the head and neck equal 9% of the body's surface area.

The front and back of each arm and hand equal 9% of the body's surface area.

The chest equals 9% and the stomach equals 9% of the body's surface area.

The upper back equals 9% and the lower back equals 9% of the body's surface area.

The front and back of each leg and foot equal 18% of the body's surface area.

The genital area equals 1% of the body's surface area.

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