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What kind of burns are there? |
Thermal, chemical, electrical |
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What do you do specific for thermal burns? |
-Gen pre hosp care (abc, monitor, iv) -Rule of 9 -Remove smoldering/non adherent clothing, & constricting items -Assess/tx trauma -Partial/full mod-severe, more than 15% BSA, cover w/ dry clean dressing -Cool, wet dressings smaller burns, ⬇15% BSA
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What to do specific to chemical burns? |
-Gen pre hosp care (abc, monitor, iv) -Rule of 9 -Scene safe/bsi, remove clothing & constrict items -Decontaminate pt prior to transport, brush off dry chems proor to irrigattion -Assess/ tx trauma -Eval systemic symptoms -Cover burns clean/dry dressing |
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What to do specific to electrical burns? |
-Gen pre hosp care (abc, monitor, iv) -Rule of 9 -Scene safe/bsi -Remove pt from source when safe -Tx trauma -Assess/tx entrance & exit -Monitor for possible arrhythmia |
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What to do w/ all burns? |
-Gen pre hosp -Rile of 9 -IV for pain manage/fluid therapy -Admin NS fluid bolus ⬆to 1L wide for hypotension or severe burn. Repeat as indicated. -Transport protocol -Admin analgesic med |
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What for post med control for burns? |
Thermal/electrical: additional NS IV/IO fluid bolus up to 1L, wide Thermal inhalation/Chemical: Intubation per emerg airway procedure |
