Date: September 2013
Note: Covering at least 10% but less than 20% of the body's surface area or at least 25% but less than 50% of surface area of the face
Definition:
Burns that involve damage or destruction of the skin to its full depth through to the underlying tissue and covering at least 10% and less than 20% of the body's surface area, or at least 25% and less than 50% of the surface area of the face which for the purpose of this definition includes the forehead and the ears.
Updated May 2012