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Burns
Information to know about Burns
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BSA | Body surface area (estimated by the rule of nines or Lund and Browder method) |
| Superficial (first degree burn) | involves the epidermis only. |
| Superficial partial thickness (sunburn) | involves the epidermis and a portion of the dermis. |
| Deep partial thickness (second degree burn) | involves the epidermis and the dermis. |
| Full thickness (third degree burn) | involves full skin |