Chat 26 ACUTE PHASE OF BURN INJURY Flashcards

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The size of the burn is estimated with

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the total body surface area to calculate drug doses, fluid replacement volumes, and caloric needs

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The rule of nines is the most rapid method for calculating

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the size of a burn injury in adult patients whose weights are in normal proportion to their heights. body is divided into areas that are multiples of 9%.

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