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Lund & Browder Chart

Burn Surface Area Estimation

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1 What is the Lund & Browder Chart?

The Lund & Browder Chart is a paediatric bedside calculator in PediAid. Burn Surface Area Estimation. Inputs compute live as they are typed, and the result is shown with the formula it came from and the source it is based on, so the number can be checked rather than trusted blindly.

2 When to use it

  • Calculating burn Surface Area Estimation at the bedside
  • Checking a value before prescribing or escalating
  • Documenting the figure and the formula it came from

3 Formula & method

Enter the required values; the result updates as you type. The calculator screen states the formula used and the source it is taken from, and flags the interpretation band where one applies.
  • See the calculator screen in the app for its source.

4 Frequently asked questions

What does the Lund & Browder Chart calculate?

Burn Surface Area Estimation.

Is the formula shown?

Yes. Every calculator in PediAid displays the formula and its source alongside the result.

Does it work offline?

Yes. The calculators are bundled with the app and need no connection.

Is this a substitute for clinical judgement?

No. It is a calculation aid; the treating clinician remains responsible for the decision.

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ESPGHAN 2022
For qualified clinicians. This page and the PediAid app are a clinical aid only. Calculations and reference data must be verified against the patient's clinical context, the source guideline and your local protocols before any treatment decision is made.