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



Meevassana, Jiraroch ORCID: 0000-0001-8915-2999, Sumonsriwarankun, Piyamit, Suwajo, Poonpissamai, Nilprapha, Kasama, Promniyom, Pasu, Iamphongsai, Seree, Pungrasmi, Pornthep, Jindarak, Sirachai, Kangkorn, Tanasit and Angspatt, Apichai ORCID: 0000-0001-7205-9384
(2022) 3D PED BURN app: A precise and easy-to-use pediatric 3D burn surface area calculation tool. Health science reports, 5 (4). e694-.

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Abstract

<h4>Background and aims</h4>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.<h4>Method</h4>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.<h4>Result</h4>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.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The 3D PED BURN app is a pediatric 3D burn surface area calculation tool that is both accurate and simple to use.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: body surface area, burns, mobile application
Divisions: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Depositing User: Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited: 08 Jul 2022 11:51
Last Modified: 18 Jan 2023 20:56
DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.694
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URI: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3158007