What is the TBSA percentage for an adult chest?

The total body surface area (TBSA) percentage for an adult chest is typically considered to be 9%. This value is part of the "Rule of Nines," a method used in prehospital and emergency care to quickly estimate the extent of burns on a patient’s body. In this system, the body is divided into sections where each section represents approximately nine percent or multiples thereof of the total body surface area.

The chest is classified as a specific region that accounts for 9% of the total TBSA in an adult. This method helps guide treatment decisions, such as fluid resuscitation and the need for transfer to specialized burn units, based on the extent of the burns. Understanding this classification is crucial for effective assessment and management of burn patients.