RULE OF NINES FOR ADULT BODY SURFACE BURNS
Head and neck equal ................... 9%
Anterior trunk equals ....................18%
Posterior trunk equals ..................18%
Upper extremities (each 9%) ........18%
Lower extremities (each 18%) ......36%
Perineum ...................................... 1%
Table 3-1. Rule of nines for adult body surface burns.
Figure 3-4. Rule of nines for adult body surface burns.
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