The ________ is used to calculate the percentage of body surface affected by burns in the adult, child, and infant.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Rule of Nines
The Rule of Nines is used to calculate the percentage of body surface affected by burns in the adult, child, and infant.
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