Reference Cards
Burn Care
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Always use universal precautions. Stop the burning process by removing all clothing and jewelry. Brush off chemicals. Flush away wet chemicals wit copius amounts of tap water. Obtain essential medical information prior to intubation when possible. Airway maintenance, CPR, and other life savibg procedures are initiated whenever life treating problems are identified. Repeat the primary and secondary surveys to assess deteriorations. Burn victims are likely to have associated trauma sustained in the burn environment or during escape.

Individual patient clinical correlation required.