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Lund-Browder Chart

Lund-Browder Chart: Age-adjusted TBSA estimation for burn management.

TBSA Estimator

Select the patient age group and tap the affected body regions to estimate the total body surface area burned.

Guidelines & Evidence

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Last Review: 2026

When to Use

Accurate estimation of Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) affected by partial- and full-thickness burns.

Particularly critical in pediatric burn assessment, where body proportions differ significantly from adults (e.g., larger head-to-body ratio).

Guiding fluid resuscitation calculations (e.g., Parkland formula).

Determining transfer eligibility to a specialized burn center.

When NOT to Use

Do NOT include superficial (first-degree) burns (e.g., simple sunburn) in the TBSA calculation.

For very small, scattered burns, the palmar method (patient's palm = 1% TBSA) is often faster and sufficiently accurate.

Related Scores in Practice

In clinical practice, this assessment is frequently evaluated alongside other validated measures. Depending on the patient's presentation and specific diagnostic requirements, you may also need to utilize the Revised Baux Score, Parkland Formula or the Body Surface Area (BSA) to formulate a comprehensive care plan.

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026

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