It’s a Fact! GBC has seen lives saved thanks to I/O use in the field and ED’s.
It’s a Fact! Initial Burn Management - Pain medications given during the first few hours, to burn patients, should be only via IV.
It’s a Fact! Initial Burn Management - Cooling a burn with water should only be 3 – 5 minutes.
It’s a Fact! 1st degree burns are not to be calculated in the percent of burn unless specifically identified.
It’s a Fact! Skin grafts at Grossman Burn Center are 6/1000’s of an inch thick.
It’s a Fact! Initial Burn Management - The preferred fluid of choice for burn patients is Lactated Ringers.
It’s a Fact! Initial Burn Management - Too little IV fluid can result in complications such as kidney failure.
It’s a Fact! There has been a huge increase in Wax, Honey oil or Hash oil burn injuries.
It’s a Fact! Burn depth can change significantly within the first 72 hours.
It’s a Fact! Children and older adults have thinner skin so their burns are often deeper.
It’s a Fact! The formula for fluid resuscitation is based on ideal body weight.
It’s a Fact! Initial Burn Management - 100% oxygen via non-rebreather mask can reduce CO level by 50% each hour.
It’s a Fact! Initial Burn Management - Too much IV fluid can result in complications such as compartment syndromes.
It’s a Fact! Heliport is available at all GBC locations, giving transferring facilities the option of rapidly transporting patients from surround communities.
It’s a Fact! Initial Burn Management - When transferring a burn, no dressings are necessary (and preferred).
It’s a Fact! Most scald injuries occur in two specific areas of the home: Kitchen
Bathroom
It’s a Fact! A blister could be third degree
It’s a Fact! Initial Burn Management - The best way to tell if a burn patient is getting enough fluid is by the amount of urine.
It’s a Fact! Initial Management - Burns over 30% require two large bore Ivs.
It’s a Fact! Third degree burns often have little or no pain.
It’s a Fact! Initial Management - Heart rates under 100 are considered relative bradycardia in burn patients.
It’s a Fact! Initial Burn Management - If a person is not alert, consider associated injuries, CO poisoning, substance abuse, hypoxia or a preexisting medical condition.
It’s a Fact! Initial Field Burn Management - Keeping the RA doors closed and turning on the heater can preserve body temperature.
It’s a Fact! Compression therapy can be very helpful in flattening scars.
It’s a Fact! With GBC care…
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