RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Approach to burn treatment in the rural emergency department
JF Canadian Family Physician
JO Can Fam Physician
FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada
SP 95
OP 99
DO 10.46747/cfp.700295
VO 70
IS 2
A1 Tremblay, Cory
A1 Albrecht, Kathryn A.
A1 Sonke, Christiaan C.
A1 Azad, Sanjay
YR 2024
UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/70/2/95.abstract
AB Objective To outline an approach to the assessment and initial management of patients with burns in the rural emergency department setting. Three mnemonics are presented that can be used for both the assessment and the initial management of patients with burns in rural settings.Quality of evidence Current and local guidelines compiled by a plastic surgeon were reviewed to develop a systematic approach to the treatment of patients with burns. PubMed and other databases were also searched for current literature on emergency care of patients with burns.Main message Burn injuries are a common reason for presentation to the emergency department. However, the care of patients with these injuries can vary substantially depending on geographic location, provider training, and hospital resources. Classification of burns, fluid resuscitation guidelines, dressings and wound care, indications for referral, and pain management are discussed.Conclusion Using a systematic approach may help improve burn injury outcomes for patients and provide practitioners with a step-by-step framework for the management of patients with burns in rural settings.