SAQ 811 – Trauma – severe burns resuscitation and transfer

An 18-year-old man presents to a rural emergency department with mid-to-deep dermal burns to the face, left arm and thorax, and full-thickness burns to the right arm, after petrol was thrown on a campfire. Initial first aid was provided at the scene. Estimated burn size is 35% TBSA. This is an isolated injury. He is GCS 15, BP 150/80, HR 130, SaO2 98% on room air and estimated weight 80 kg.

List two (2) airway features that would concern you for inhalation injury.

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Excluding airway management, list five (5) key principles of management or resuscitation for severe burns, including relevant interventions, calculations, doses or targets.

(Marked out of 10.0)
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Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%