Bottom Line Recommendations: Pediatric Thermal Burns

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• Claudia Malic; Tighe Crombie

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The document provides key facts and recommendations for treating pediatric thermal burns in emergency settings. It describes the unique considerations for children, such as their thinner skin and higher metabolic rate. The text outlines steps for managing airway, breathing, circulation, first aid, pain relief, hypothermia prevention, fluid management using formulas like Parkland/Modified Brooke Formula and wound care. It also highlights when to refer patients to specialized burn centers based on criteria like burn size or location. The guide emphasizes careful monitoring of vital signs and adjusting treatments as needed to ensure effective care.




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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Trauma

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery

Keywords: Pain Management; Burns; Emergency Medical Services; Fluid Therapy; Wound Healing

Institutions: Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK)

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