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Body Surface Area Chart - Determining Total Body Surface Area - Minnesota
Body Surface Area Chart - Determining Total Body Surface Area is a legal document that was released by the Minnesota Department of Health - a government authority operating within Minnesota.
FAQ
Q: What is the Body Surface Area (BSA)?A: The Body Surface Area (BSA) is the total area of the external surface of a person's body.
Q: Why is it important to determine the Total Body Surface Area (TBSA)?A: Determining the Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) is important in medical and scientific settings for calculating medication dosages, estimating burn severity, and assessing body composition.
Q: How is the Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) measured?A: The Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) can be measured using various methods including the Rule of Nines and the Lund and Browder Chart.
Q: What is the Rule of Nines?A: The Rule of Nines is a method used to estimate the Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) affected by burns. It assigns a percentage value to various body regions.
Q: What is the Lund and Browder Chart?A: The Lund and Browder Chart is a more precise method of determining the Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) affected by burns. It takes into account the varying proportions of a person's body at different ages.
Q: Who developed the Lund and Browder Chart?A: The Lund and Browder Chart was developed by Dr. A. M. Lund and Dr. E. H. Browder at the University of Minnesota.
Q: How is the Body Surface Area (BSA) calculated using the Total Body Surface Area (TBSA)?A: The Body Surface Area (BSA) can be calculated using formulas such as the DuBois formula or the Mosteller formula, which take into account the person's height and weight.
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