Prehospital and Emergency Management

Jasmine M Williams; Chelsea L Ingle; Steven G Schauer; Joseph K Maddry

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2023.02.001

Prehospital and Emergency Management

Surg Clin North Am. 2023 Jun;103(3):389-401. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2023.02.001. Epub 2023 Apr 4.

Authors

Jasmine M Williams¹, Chelsea L Ingle², Steven G Schauer³, Joseph K Maddry⁴

Affiliations

¹ Brooke Army Medical Center, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA. Electronic address: jasmine.willmd@gmail.com.
² Brooke Army Medical Center, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA.
³ Brooke Army Medical Center, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA; US Army Institute of Surgical Research, 3698 Chambers Pass, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA; Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA.
⁴ Brooke Army Medical Center, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX, USA; US Army Institute of Surgical Research, 3698 Chambers Pass, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234, USA; Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, USA; 59th Medical Wing, JBSA Lackland, TX, USA.

PMID: 37149376
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2023.02.001

Abstract

Burn care in the prehospital and emergency settings requires rapid assessment of airway, breathing, and circulation. Intubation (if indicated) and fluid resuscitation are most important in emergency burn care. Total body surface area burned and depth of burn are important early assessments that help guide resuscitation and disposition. Burn care in the emergency department further includes carbon monoxide and cyanide toxicity evaluation and management.

Keywords: Burn; Emergency; Fluid; Prehospital.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Burns* / diagnosis
Burns* / therapy
Emergency Medical Services*
Emergency Treatment
Fluid Therapy
Humans
Resuscitation