Major Burns Classification

What defines major burns?

Are major burns classified based on the percentage of total body surface area affected?

Answer:

Major burns are defined as partial thickness burns greater than 15% of total body surface area or full thickness burns greater than 10% of total body surface area, not involving specialized care areas.

Explanation:

Major burns are classified based on the total body surface area (TBSA) affected by the burns. Partial thickness burns exceeding 15% of TBSA and full thickness burns greater than 10% of TBSA without involving specialized care areas like the face, hands, feet, genitalia, perineum, or major joints are considered major burns.

The rule of nines is commonly used to estimate TBSA affected. Treatment of burns can involve fluid resuscitation, infection control, and, in severe cases, surgical procedures such as debridement or skin grafting.