This interactive presentation will review the mechanisms of burns, pathophysiology of burn shock, and differentiating factors between 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th degree burns. It will also cover how to calculate total burn surface area, manage burn shock, calculate fluid resuscitation, review burn wound care, and determine when to transfer patients to a burn center.

Learning Objectives

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At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Identify the difference between 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th degree burns
• Estimate burn resuscitation based on total burn surface area
• Manage burns acutely upon presentation
• Develop a wound care plan for burn patients
• Identify which patients should be transferred to burn centers

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