A 3-year-old child who burns both legs and arms has burned approximately ________% of his entire body surface area.

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The rule of nines for estimating the percentage of an adult body surface area burned is adjusted for infants and children due to their different body proportions. In children, the head and neck account for a larger percentage, and the legs account for a smaller percentage compared to adults. For a 3-year-old child, each arm constitutes about 9% and each leg about 13.5%, totaling 45% for both arms and both legs.

A 3-Year-Old Child Who Burns Both Legs and Arms Has