Emergency Department Clinical Pathway for Evaluation/Treatment of the Child with a Burn Injury

• 2024

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• Megan Lavoie; B. Fuerher; Diane Perks; Ellen Szydlowski; Jane Lavelle

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This clinical pathway provides guidelines for treating children with burn injuries in the emergency department. It describes steps to evaluate and manage burns, including assessing the severity of the injury and deciding on treatment options. The pathway helps healthcare providers make quick decisions to ensure proper care for young patients. It also includes links to resources that offer more detailed information about managing burn injuries in children, ensuring they receive appropriate and timely medical attention.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Pain Management; Burns; Wounds and Injuries; Emergency Service, Hospital

Institutions: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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