List three methods of determining burn size

What will be an ideal response?


The correct answer should include three of the following key points:
*Use the rule of nines to determine the percentage of total body surface area involved.
*Use the Lund–Browder classification to determine the percentage of total body surface area involved.
*Use length x width via direct measurement.
*Use length x width via measuring a burn tracing.
*The palmar method is NOT recommended.

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