When calculating TBSA, which type of burn is not included?

In calculating Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) for burn injuries, superficial burns are typically not included. This is because superficial burns, which primarily affect the outermost layer of the skin (the epidermis), are generally less severe and tend to heal more quickly without significant long-term consequences. The TBSA calculation is usually focused on more severe burn types that have a greater impact on the body's function and healing process.

Full-thickness and partial-thickness burns extend deeper into the skin layers and can lead to more complications, such as fluid loss and infection, which is why they are factored into TBSA assessments. Electrical burns may lead to deep tissue damage that is not immediately visible, thus they also require consideration in TBSA calculations due to their potential for serious internal complications.

In summary, superficial burns are excluded from TBSA calculations because they are less serious and typically do not require the same level of medical intervention as deeper burns.