Rule of nine

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Rule for estimating the extent of a combustion.

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  • Adults:
    • Head: 9%.
    • Upper body: front: 9%, back: 9%.
    • Arms: 9% each.
    • Lower body: front: 9%, back: 9%.
    • Leg: front: 9%, back: 9%.
  • Children from the age of 5 years:
    • Head: 15%.
    • Arms: 9,5% each.
    • Body: front: 16%, back: 16%.
    • Legs: 17% each.
  • Newborns:
    • head: 21%.
    • Arms: 9,5% each.
    • Body: front: 16%, back: 16%.
    • Legs: 14% each.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020