Management


At the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Assess and stabilize the patient's airway, breathing and circulation.
    • If inhalation injury is suspected, consider early intubation.
    • Obtain vascular access IV/IO fluid resuscitation.
    • Use Parkland formula for fluid resuscitation guidelines.
  • Stop or extinguish the burning process.
    • Remove the patient from the burning source and remove burth clothing and jewelty (unless it is stuck to the patient).
    • Chemical burns - try to obtain specific information about the chemical.
      • Irrigate if indicated, brush off dry powders.
      • Always take precautions to not become contaminated.
  • Cooling reduces burn depth and pain, but care must be taken, as uncontrolled cooling can result in hypothermia.
  • Treat pain with appropriate analgesics.