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References

by | Aug 22, 2024

1Brouwers MC, Kho ME, Browman GP, Burgers JS, Cluzeau F, Feder G, et al. AGREE II: advancing guideline development, reporting and evaluation in health care. Cmaj. 2010;182(18):E839-42. 2Cleland H, Fernando DT, Gabbe BJ. Trends in Victorian burn injuries 2008-2017....

Retrieval and Transfer

by | Aug 22, 2024

Urgent arrangements for transferring and retrieving severe burns injury patients should take place as soon as is possible. This includes: All burn inhalation injuries Burns to > 20% TBSA (Adults) and > 10% TBSA (Paediatrics) High-voltage electrical burns,...

Early Management

by | Aug 22, 2024

Airway management If there is potential that the patient’s airway may deteriorate due to an inhalation injury or oedema subsequent to fluid resuscitation, then intubation prior to retrieval should be discussed with ARV in conjunction with the MTS.(12) Patients...

Planning and Communication

by | Aug 21, 2024

For a trauma team to run effectively there must be an identifiable leader who will direct the resuscitation, assess the priorities and make critical decisions.(16, 17) Clear communication between the trauma team members is vital, as is ensuring that local senior staff...

Secondary Survey

by | Aug 21, 2024

The secondary survey is only to be performed once the primary survey has been completed and any life-threatening injuries have been managed. If during the examination any deterioration is detected, reassess the primary survey from the beginning. eFAST point of care...