Burn Severity in Prehospital Care: A Step-by-Step EMS Approach
Burn injuries can range from minor to life-threatening. For EMS clinicians, the ability to quickly assess burn severity in the field directly influences airway management, fluid resuscitation, destination decisions, and overall patient outcomes. A strong burn assessment focuses on three core factors: Burn depth Total body surface area (TBSA) involved High-risk features that require specialty […]