5.1 Management of minor burns

Q: What %TBSA defines a minor burn in an adult?
A: <10% TBSA

Q: What %TBSA defines a minor burn in a child?
A: <5% TBSA

Q: How long should minor burns be cooled under running water?
A: 20 minutes (up to 3 hours post-burn)

Q: Why must jewellery be removed after a burn?
A: Burnt area will swell

Q: What dressing is recommended for minor burns in pre-hospital care?
A: Cling wrap, applied longitudinally

Q: Name 3 burn locations that always require transport to ED.
A: Face, hands, perineum (also feet, major joints, circumferential)

Q: What types of burn mechanisms require automatic escalation?
A: Chemical, electrical, radiation

Q: Which patient groups automatically increase risk and may require transport?
A: Elderly, young children, pregnant patients, those with comorbidities

Q: When is referral appropriate instead of transport?
A: Small, isolated, superficial burns with unbroken skin and controlled pain