The Rule of

Nine

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 Agenda
Identify each
Coverage of degree
degree of burn

Types of pain Rule of Nines

Importance of rule
of nines
Introduction
The Rule of Nines is a vital tool for rapidly determining the
amount and severity of burns on the human body. It is a key
idea in the field of medicine. The Rule of Nines, which was
created and subsequently improved upon by Dr. Wallace Mason
in the 1930s, offers an organized and consistent technique for
determining the proportion of the entire body surface area that
is burned.
Importance of Nine
The rule of nines provides an estimate of the
percentage of your body's total surface area that a
burn occupies. Treatments are then determined by
the extent and severity of the burn injury. Among
the medical professionals who apply the rule of nines
the most are emergency medical responders.
basic breakdown of the body percentage:
Head and neck : 9%
Each arm : 9% (18% for both)
Back of the torso : 18%
Each leg 18% (36% for both)
Genital area 1%
Healthcare personnel who are involved in the
early assessment and management of burn
patients must comprehend the Rule of Nines
because it offers a rapid and consistent method of
determining the severity of burn injuries.
Degrees of burn Coverage of burn
FIRST DEGREE BURN
First-degree burns, which only injure the skin's outer layer
(epidermis), are the least severe type of burns.
These burns typically result in redness, mild swelling, and
pain. The skin may feel tender to the touch, but blisters do
not usually form.

SECOND DEGREE BURN

Both the skin's outermost layer, the epidermis, and a portion
of its deeper layer, the dermis, are affected by second-
degree burns. These burns result in severe pain, blistering,
edema, and redness. Blisters may burst, resulting in exposed
wounds, and the skin may seem damp.

THIRD DEGREE BURN

The most serious type of burns are third-degree ones, which can
damage bone and muscle as well as all layers of the skin. The
burned region could look leathery, charred, or white. Because
third-degree burns may damage nerve endings, numbness is
frequently the result. Pain may not be as severe as in less severe
burns due to nerve damage.
Types of pain
NOCICEPTIVE PAIN
Inflammation or tissue damage are the root causes of
nociceptive discomfort. It is a reaction to stimuli like burns,
cuts, or traumas that may be damaging to tissues. e.g.
Nociceptive pain can be induced by a number of illnesses,
including arthritis, fractures, and surgical incisions.
NEUROPATHIC PAIN
Damage or malfunction of the nerve system causes
neuropathic pain. It can be chronic and frequently has a
shooting or burning feeling. Neuropathic pain is linked to
illnesses including diabetic neuropathy, sciatica, and post-
herpetic neuralgia.
VISCERAL PAIN
Visceral discomfort is generally described as a deep, dull, or
squeezing sensation that arises from the internal organs.
Localizing it can be difficult at times. Visceral pain includes
discomfort that originates in the abdomen from illnesses of
the organs, such as kidney stones or appendicitis.
PSYCHOGENIC PAIN
Pain that is psychogenic originates in the mind and is not
linked to any physical harm or injury. Psychological or
emotional variables could have an impact on it. Psychogenic
pain has been linked to somatization disorder and specific
headache kinds, such as tension headaches.
INFLAMMATORY PAIN
The immune system becoming activated and inflammatory
mediators being released cause inflammation-related pain. In
the affected area, it is frequently accompanied with redness,
swelling, and heat. Inflammatory discomfort can be brought on
by inflammatory bowel conditions and rheumatoid arthritis.
ACUTE VS CHRONIC PAIN
The duration of pain can also be used to categorize it. Acute pain
occurs suddenly and is frequently linked to tissue damage, but
chronic pain lasts for a longer amount of time and may not be
connected to continuous tissue damage. Ankle sprains are
examples of acute pain, but fibromyalgia and persistent back pain
are examples of chronic pain problems.
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INFORMATION AND SKETCHES TO FURTHER
THE VISUALIZATION OF THE BODY
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Reflection

RULE OF NINE
The Rule of Nine's application to general anatomy has proved
instructive providing insight into the methodical process of determining
the amount of burns on the human body. This rule was explained to me
in relation to burn assessment, and it has not only helped me
comprehend medical procedures better, but it has also made me
realize how important accuracy is in the medical field.

To sum up, learning about the Rule of Nine in general anatomy has given me
a new and insightful understanding of the relationship between mathematics
and medicine. It has shed light on the methodical process of evaluating
burns and emphasized the significance of precision and effectiveness in
medical practice. I'm excited to investigate more of these real-world
applications as I pursue my healthcare studies because they help close the
gap between academic understanding and its practical applications.
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