Diagnosis of Burns. 1  Definition: A burn is the partial or complete destruction of skin caused by some form of energy, usually thermal energy. 2  Burn severity is dictated by: 3  Percent total body surface area (TBSA) involvement. 4  In adults: Rule of Nines is used as a rough indicator of % TBSA.
n, pl -tos. 1. (Fencing) fencing a hit or sword thrust. 2. obsolete a tiny detail. 3. obsolete a point of time. 4. (Medicine) obsolete a tingling sensation. 5. (Ceramics) ceramics a rod used in glass-making.
Punting is an important act and fairly precise. A punt can occur from anywhere on the field (as opposed to a kick off, which always occurs in the same place). The goal on any punt is to trap the opposing team deep in their own territory, preferably within their own 20 yard line.