Burn of head region in a child accounts for what percent of burns ?
Children have relatively larger propoion of body surface area in their head and neck, which is compensated by a relatively smaller surface area in the lower extremities In infants Head and neck : 21% Each leg: 13% Berkow formula is used to accurately determine burn size in children Body pa 0-1 year 1-4 years 5-9 years Head 19 17 13 Neck 2 2 2 Anterior trunk 13 13 13 Posterior trunk 13 13 13 Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :508
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