Estimation of Total Body Surface Area Burned: A Comparison Between Burn Unit and Referring Facilities

Accuracy of burn size estimation is critical in acute burn management because it directly affects the patient's outcome and prognosis. This study aims to quantify the discrepancies of total body surface area (TBSA) burned between the burn unit (TBSAb) and the referring facilities (TBSAr). Data...

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