The Rule of Nines is initially used for assessing a burn patient because it is easy to remember. Irregularly-shaped burns that are approximately the size of the patient's hand is considered 1% total …

Assess and assist airway/breathing. Intubate early if inhalation i. ry or respiratory distre. s. 100% O 2 if inhalation suspected. Insert orogastric tube if intubated. Estimate percent of total body surface area …

The Rule of Nines, also known as the Wallace Rule of Nines, is a tool used by trauma and emergency medicine providers to assess the total body surface area (TBSA) involved in burn patients.

FIRST DEGREE (Partial Thickness) Superficial, red, sometimes painful. SECOND DEGREE (Partial Thickness) Skin may be red, blistered, swollen. Very painful. THIRD DEGREE (Full Thickness) …

The Palmar Method of estimating total body surface area (TBSA) is an easy way to get a rough burn size estimate that can be used when calculating a patient’s fluid resuscitation needs. The patient’s …

*Rule of Palms: Used to estimate the percentage of burns in multiple small areas. • 1% = palm of patient’s hand.

APPENDIX C: RULE OF NINES BURN WOUND CALCULATION CPG ID:99981231160000-0800 57 include first degree wounds in this assessment). Example: Second and third degree wounds …