Burns – Acute Management was an existing Victorian Statewide CPG that has been revised then reviewed by interstate CPG Committee members. It was originally one CPG and has been split into two, the associated one is Burns – Post acute care and dressings.  Both will be considered for PIC endorsement on 18 June.

Key Points

1. Burn injuries should be managed as a Trauma case requiring primary and secondary survey
2. Accurate Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) estimation is essential for fluid resuscitation decision making. TBSA does notinclude epidermal burns
3. Ensure adequate analgesia to facilitate assessment and patient comfort
4. Appropriately consented photographs of the burn are very helpful for assessment and monitoring