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Principles in the management of burn in
paediatric populations are similar to that of
adults.
The most significant differences between
children and adults are:
Larger surface area to body weight ratio
• Higher metabolic rate
• Greater evaporation and water loss
• Greater heat loss
Lack of shivering reflex under the age of
one and hence one must be vigilant in
preventing hypothermia
Thinner skin
Other considerations such as social and
emotional development of children
