How this exercise works
Tap burned regions on the body diagram, then enter total body surface area (TBSA) using the rule of nines. Exclude simple erythema; count partial- and full-thickness burns only.
Fundamental concept
Using body surface area rules to estimate burn extent and identify patients who need burn center or critical care resources.
Read: Burn TBSA Estimation and Severity →Scenario
Flash burn to face, chest, and both anterior legs from waist down.
Tap burned areas on the diagram. Anterior and posterior views are selected independently.
Anterior
Posterior
Estimated TBSA (rule of nines)
