Burn size estimation

Calculating Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) is crucial in determining initial fluid resuscitation and potential disposition. The Rule of 9s is inaccurate and consistently overestimates TBSA by about 20% which can lead to over-resuscitation.

For TBSA <15%: The Rule of Palms is highly accurate and easy to teach. Use the size of the patient's hand (including the fingers) to estimate burn size.

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