A 4-year-old pulls a kettle over the chest and arm. Burns cover about 12% body surface area, capillary refill is 3 seconds, pulse 150/min and the

Question

A 4-year-old pulls a kettle over the chest and arm. Burns cover about 12% body surface area, capillary refill is 3 seconds, pulse 150/min and the child is crying; the regional paediatric burns service is 40 minutes away. What is the most appropriate transport decision?

Accepted Answer

Cool appropriately, give analgesia, dress and transfer with paediatric burns advice

Answer

Convey to a minor injuries unit for dressing alone

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Apply ice directly for the full journey

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Use adult burn fluid formula without reassessment

Answer

Delay transfer until blisters have been deroofed

Child with compensated shock after burns — DipIMC MCQ

A 4-year-old pulls a kettle over the chest and arm. Burns cover about 12% body surface area, capillary refill is 3 seconds, pulse 150/min and the child is crying; the regional paediatric burns service is 40 minutes away. What is the most appropriate transport decision?