BURNS                                                                                                                                                    SOG 9.7

Basic

I. Initial Assessment

Maintain and protect airway.
Administer highest concentration of oxygen as tolerated.
II. Focused History and Physical Exam
Identify contaminant or cause:
Chemical on skin:
Remove contaminated clothing.
Flush skin with water for ten (10) minutes, then with soap and water.
If contaminant is dry powder, brush off before washing.

Chemical in eyes:
Flood eye(s) with water continuously for at least 20 minutes.
Have patient blink as much as possible.

Electrical:

Identify all electrical contact points.

Thermal:

Stop burning process by removing patient or cause.

III. Ongoing Assessment
Remove jewelry and non-adherent clothing from burned areas.
Cover burn area with sterile dressings.