Decision
Are any of the following present?
- >10% partial-thickness burn
- >5% full-thickness burn
- Burns to hands, feet, face, perineum, genitals, or overlying joints
- Electrical or chemical burns
- Significant traumatic injuries
- Significant medical comorbidities
- Pediatric patient at nonpediatric facility
- Psychosocial complexities
Yes
- Contact accredited burn center
- Continue cooling burn up to 60 min (Class II)
- Treat pain
- Administer tetanus prophylaxis, if indicated (Class II)
- Apply dressing as directed by receiving facility
Background
Partial or full-thickness burns