T31.8: Burns involving 80-89% of body surface

Burns involving 80-89% of body surface, as per the ICD-10 specification T31.8, refers to severe burn injuries where 80 to 89 percent of the patient's total body surface area has been damaged by burns. This is usually a life-threatening condition as such large-scale burns can disrupt vital body functions. These burns can result from various heat sources, such as fire, scalding liquids, hot objects, or chemicals. Symptoms often include pain, swelling, and skin discoloration, with distended areas appearing either reddened, white or charred. Burn severity may also influence other symptoms, such as blisters or areas of exposed muscle or bone. The skin, being the primary protective barrier of the body, when compromised can lead to secondary complications such as infection, dehydration, and various internal organ distress. The progression of this condition is typically serious and requires immediate and extensive medical intervention. This condition significantly affects multiple body systems, including the integumentary (skin), immune, endocrine, and cardiovascular systems.