Burns

Question 1

Paeds Burn Scale %

Answer 1

Chest + Abdomen = 18%
Back = 18%
Limbs = 9%
Head = 18% for a 1 year old and decreases by 1% up to 9 yrs
Legs = 14% each and decrease by .5% up to 9 yrs

Question 2

Burns that require extra caution

Answer 2

• Genitals
• Facial
• Circumferential
• Chest
• Joints
• Hands and feet

Question 3

Burns Management

Answer 3

• rest/reassurance
• Cool ares with running water for 20 minutes
• Analgesia ++
• Consider MICA
• Apply cling wrap longitudinally
• Notify receiving hospital