Adult Protocol - 7 - Burns Flashcards
1
Q
What should be removed from patients to mitigate complications in burns?
A
- Remove clothing (but keep warm)
- Remove jewelry (can cause tissue damage as tissues swell around it)
- Remove/irrigate/brush off chemicals as appropriate.
2
Q
2/3 burns require _____ at ______ cc/hr
A
NS; 500 cc/hr
Removed LR in Dec. 2020, now NS