INITIAL ASSESSMENT, MANAGEMENT, AND STABILIZATION

Burn statistics today reflect a downward trend in occurrence, and many burn injuries are preventable. The outcomes of the injury are greatly influenced by the care received at the scene of the accident and in t he emergency department. Initial burn wound assessment and fluid resus citation, as well as management of associated injuries, pain, and anxi ety are critical elements of care and require monitoring by experience d burn team staff members.