Burn Injury Guidelines for Care

• 2022

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The document provides guidelines for treating burn injuries. It describes how to care for adult and pediatric burn patients, manage wounds, and provide physical therapy. It also covers handling radiation injuries and mental health support after burns. The text includes information on managing mass casualty incidents involving burns, with specific steps for triage and patient transfer. Additionally, it offers resources like contact information for experts in the field and links to further educational materials about burn care practices. The guidelines aim to help healthcare providers deliver effective treatment during emergencies when resources are limited.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Pain Management; Burn Units; Burns; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Fluid Therapy; Radiation Injuries; Wounds and Injuries; Mass Casualty Incidents

Institutions: Western Region Burn Disaster Consortium

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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