Burn Injury Assessment and Treatment
A patient with major burns induces anxiety in many EMS providers. It is difficult to assess the extent of the injuries, since many times the internal respiratory damage can be more severe than the external burns. Prehospital providers are expected to estimate the depth and severity of burns, while providing emergency medical care. In this RapidCE lesson review relevant anatomy, how to estimate the extent and severity of injury and assessment and management principles for burn injuries.
Tags: Assessment, Burn, Burns, RapidCE