21 - Pediatrics - Burn Thinking Points Flashcards
1
Q
Why does the rule of nines give more BSA (9% and 7%, respectively) to the heads of infants and children than the 4.5% in adults?
A
Because, by BSA, these regions in children are larger than in adults.
2
Q
Infant anterior arm BSA:
A
4.5%
3
Q
Infant posterior arm BSA
A
4.5%
4
Q
Infant anterior head BSA
A
9%
5
Q
Infant posterior head BSA
A
9%
6
Q
Infant anterior thorax BSA
A
18%
7
Q
Infant posterior BSA (not including buttocks)
A
13%
8
Q
Infant buttock BSA
A
2.5%
9
Q
Infant anterior leg BSA
A
7%
10
Q
Infant posterior leg BSA
A
7%
11
Q
Child anterior head BSA
A
7%
12
Q
Child posterior head BSA
A
7%
13
Q
Child anterior thorax BSA
A
18%
14
Q
Child posterior thorax (incl. buttocks) BSA
A
18%
15
Q
Child anterior leg BSA
A
8%
