In search of an acceptable burn classification

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M.D., F.R.C.S. Douglas MacG. Jackson ¹
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1 Part-time member of the Medical Research Council staff.
Douglas MacG. Jackson
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1 Part-time member of the Medical Research Council staff.
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Burns Research Unit, Birmingham Accident Hospital, UK
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Summary

The need for an international classification of the depth of burns and the requirements of such a classification are stated.

A suggested classification is offered for consideration, and an attempt made to show where it fits and where it fails to meet the requirements.

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