👉 Burns math, or the calculation of burn severity, is a critical aspect of emergency medicine that quantifies the extent of tissue damage from burns. It involves several key parameters, including the total body surface area (TBSA) affected, which is typically measured in square meters (m²). The most common method uses the Lund and Browder chart, which divides the body into four quadrants based on the depth of burn (superficial, partial-thickness, full-thickness). For each quadrant, a specific percentage is assigned based on the patient's age and the depth of the burn. The sum of these percentages provides a severity score, ranging from 0 to 4, where 0 indicates no burn and 4 represents full-thickness burns that require skin grafts. Additionally, the depth of the burn is often categorized into three levels: superficial (first-degree), partial-thickness (second-degree), and full-thickness (third-degree), each with distinct mathematical implications for treatment and prognosis. Understanding these calculations is essential for healthcare providers to tailor appropriate interventions and manage burn patients effectively.
