Lack of Precision of Burn Surface Area Calculation by UK Armed Forces Medical Personnel

Abstract

Accurate determination of the severity of burn is essential for the care of thermally injured patients. We aimed to examine the accuracy and precision of TBSA calculation performed by specialist military burn care providers and non specialist but experienced military clinicians. Using a single case example with photographic montages and a modified Lund and Browder chart, the two cohorts of clinicians were each given 10 min to map and calculate the case example TBSA involvement. The accuracy and precision of results from the two cohorts were compared to a set standard %TBSA.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA615016

Entities

People

  • Jonathan B. Lundy
  • Niall A. Martin
  • Rory F. Rickard

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Burns
  • Combat Operations
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Operations
  • Physicians
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Precision
  • Standards
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Surgery
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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