Burns

• This is a quick way to estimate the extent of burns in adults through dividing the body and the sum total of these parts is equal to the total body surface area injured.

  Rule of Nine
• This is the most accurate if used correctly. It considers the variation in body shape with age (favorable in the pediatric population)

  Lund and Browder chart
• It appears to be pink or light red, glistening, blanches with pressure, with minor pain

  First degree
• What is the layer involved in the Superficial or first degree?

  Epidermis
• What is the duration of healing for first degree burns

  Within 6 days without scarring
• Painful, moist, bright red, often with blisters and bullae

  Superficial: Second degree
• Time of healing for Second degree burns (Superficial)

  Within 10-20 days
•  Pale, yellow-white in color, non-blanching drier or mildly moist, with blisters sensation by application of pressure only

  Deep: Second degree
• Extensive amount of necrotic tissue

  Fourth degree
• Dry, white or black, without blisters, without capillary refill or sensation

  Third degree
• How long do third degree burns heal?

  >21 days