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The "rules of nines" is a method used to estimate the total body surface area (TBSA) affected by burns in adults. The body is divided into sections, each representing approximately 9% (or multiples thereof) of the total body surface area. For example, the head and neck account for 9%, each arm for 9%, each leg for 18%, and the anterior and posterior trunk for 18% each. This quick assessment helps determine the severity of burns and guides treatment decisions.

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