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Treatment
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Evaluate
the causative agent. Protect yourself
and crew from exposure. Stop the burning
process by removal of the patient from the source of the injury or eliminating
the source product as per local Haz Mat
guidelines. Notify C-MED as
appropriate. Evaluate the degree and
extent of body surface area (BASE) of the burn injury.
I.
THERMAL/ELECTRICAL
BURNS
A.
Provide routine
paramedic care. NOTE: Establish IV in noninjured area for 2nd or 3rd degree BSA > 20%.
B.
Remove clothing that
is not adhering to the patient's skin.
Remove jewelry and other constricting hazards from the patient.
C. Apply dry sterile dressing or sterile burn sheets to affected areas.
D. If patient is hemodynamically stable (BP = > 100 mm Hg) with no evidence of respiratory burn or compromise, utilize PAIN MANAGEMENT Guideline.
E.
CONTACT MEDICAL DIRECTION FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE
FOLLOWING:
1. REPEAT MORPHINE
SULFATE
2. TRANSPORT TO
DESTINATION HOSPITAL/SPECIALTY CENTER.
II.
CHEMICAL BURNS
A.
Follow guidelines for
possible hazardous material exposure and CONTACT MEDICAL DIRECTION FOR SPECIFIC
TREATMENT ORDERS.
B.
Routine paramedic care
as indicated by situation and exposure risk.
C.
Notify receiving hospital
for orders regarding receiving area.
Issue Date: 6/7/06 Signature:___
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