3D PED BURN app: A precise and easy‐to‐use pediatric 3D burn surface area calculation tool

Abstract

Abstract Background and aims Calculating the precise total burn surface area is crucial when treating burn patients, particularly children. The Lund and Browder chart and Rule of Nines, 2‐dimensional diagrams that are widely used, are subject to high interrater variance, and they can severely overestimate the burn area. Previously, the adult 3‐dimensional burn area calculation mobile application was developed. Aiming to improve accuracy, a 3‐dimensional pediatric burn surface area calculation mobile application (“3D PED BURN”) was developed to overcome the limitations of the conventional methods. Method Fifteen 3‐dimensional pediatric burn surface area models based on detailed anthropometric measurements collected from 85 patients were developed and categorized into four age groups: <1 year; 1–4 years; 5–9 years, and 10–15 years. According to their weight and height, the models in each group were fractionated into large, medium, and small body sizes. Result A precise and easy‐to‐use application was developed based on these data. This application is a promising and more accurate calculation tool for burn surface area in pediatric patients. Its low inter‐rater variance makes it reliable for use by various healthcare personnel. Conclusion The 3D PED BURN app is a pediatric 3D burn surface area calculation tool that is both accurate and simple to use.

Keywords

• body surface area
• burns
• mobile application