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Transfer & Referral criteria
Initial management of the patient with severe burns
Overview
Severe Burn Management Poster
Primary Survey
Airway maintenance with cervical spine protection
Breathing and Ventilation
Circulation with haemorrhage control
Disability: neurologic status
Exposure/environmental control
Secondary Survey
History
Head to toe examination of all system
Electrical Injury & Burn
Chemical Burns
Burns assessment
Overview
Burn Depth
Different Burn Depth Charateristics
Superficial Epidermal Burns
Superficial dermal partial thickness burns
Mid dermal partial thickness
Deep Dermal Partial Thickness Burns
Full Thickness Burns
Total Body Surface Area
Wallace Rule of Nines, Adults only
Paediatric Burns Assessment
Hand Surface
Burn Pathophysiology
Management of a patient with a minor burn injury
Overview
History
Pain Management
Types of Burn Pain
Pain Assessment
Pharmacological Agents
Adult Analgesic Guidelines
Paediatric Analgesia Guidelines
Wound Management
Wound Preparation
Dressings
Tetanus Immunisation
Oedema Management
Minimising Infection
Organise Follow Up
Post Burn Care
Resuming Normal Activity
Minor Facial Burns
Facial Burn Care Adult
Facial Burn Care Paedatrics
First Aid
First Aid
Stop the Burning Process
Cool with Running Water
Cover the Burn
Specific Types of First Aid
Downloadable Resources
Posters
Patient Charts
Patient Info Sheets
Evidence Summaries
Useful Links & References
Useful links
References
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Initial Management of the Patient with Severe Burns
Severe Burns Management Poster
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Primary Survey
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Secondary Survey
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Electrical Injury and Burns
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Chemical Burns
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History
Head to Toe Examination of All Systems & Immediate Management
Assess Extent of Burn
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Fluid Resuscitation
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Circumferential Full Thickness Burns
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Analgesia
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(NAS)Gastric Tube Insertion
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Measure Urine Output
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Investigative Tests
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Tetanus Immunisation
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Wound Care
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Prevent Hypothermia
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Check List for Transit
Head to Toe Examination of All Systems & Immediate Management
Specific points to note in the secondary survey with respect to burn injury: