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The palm of the patients hand is equal to 1% of their total BSA.
What is the rule of the palm?
Rule of the palm, or the palmer method, or the rule of ones is a way to estimate the size of a burn. The palm of a person burned (not wrists or fingers) is equal to about 1% of the body. It is an alternative way to know/ estimate the extent of a burn.
The persons palm is used to measure the total body surface area (TBSA) burned, as the palm is about 1% of the total body surface area (TBSA). It is a very quick method, but can also be inaccurate. The rule of the palms would be highly inaccurate for obese patients, no methods work well for them.
It is hard to estimate burn sizes on our own. If you are unsure, its best to consult a doctor and get it checked.
Therefore, the palm of the patients hand is equal to 1% of their total BSA.
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