Your 12-month-old patient has burns covering the full length of both lower extremities circumferentially. Which of the following is the most accurate estimate of the percentage of total body surface area involved?

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For estimating the percentage of total body surface area (TBSA) involved in burns, the rule of nines is commonly used in adults. However, in children, the Lund and Browder chart is more accurate due to the different body proportions. According to the Lund and Browder chart, each lower extremity in a 1-year-old child accounts for about 14% of the TBSA. Since both lower extremities are involved circumferentially, the total would be 28% (14% per leg).

Your 12-Month-Old Patient Has Burns Covering the Full Length of Both