Triage of Patients with Cutaneous Burns Only During Mass Casualty Scenario

• 2019

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This one-page document provides guidance on how to handle patients with skin burns during a mass casualty event. The table included refers to survivability of patients based on percent of total body surface area burned. The goal is to ensure that those who need urgent care receive it quickly, while others with less severe burns are treated later. The guidelines help medical teams make quick decisions in chaotic situations, ensuring efficient use of resources and better outcomes for all patients involved.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Burns; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Triage; Mass Casualty Incidents

Institutions: Minnesota Department of Health

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