Using the "Rule of Nines", burns covering the entire front and back of an adult torso would be estimated as covering what percentage of the body?

The "Rule of Nines" is a method used to estimate the total body surface area affected by burns in adults. According to this rule, the body is divided into sections, each representing approximately nine percent (or multiples thereof) of the total body surface area. For adults, the torso is divided into the front and back, with each side accounting for 18 percent of the total body surface area.

When evaluating burns that cover the entire front and back of an adult torso, you add the front (18 percent) to the back (18 percent), resulting in a total of 36 percent of the body surface area affected by the burns. This method allows for a quick assessment, which is crucial in determining the severity of burns and the need for treatment or transport to a medical facility.

Understanding the percentages associated with body segments is key for effectively managing burn injuries and knowing when to initiate advanced medical care.