Emergency Department Clinical Pathway for
Evaluation/Treatment of the Child with a Burn Injury

Related Pathway
Burn Injury, Inpatient
Evaluation/Treatment of the Child with a Burn Injury
  • > 20% TBSA, Level 2 Activation
  • Inhalation Injury
  • Altered mental status or LOC at scene or in the ED
  • Chest pain or arrhythmias
  • Associated major trauma
Evaluation of Burn
  • Immediate Trauma Consult
  • HUP Transfer Center, 877-937-7366
  • Ask for connection to Hyperbaric Medicine
Admit
Discharge
Admit
  • Moderate burns:
    • Trauma Clinic follow-up
    • First available appointment on a Tues or Fri
    • Phone: 215-590-5932
  • Minor burns:
    • Trauma APP as needed
    • Discharge instructions
    • Wound care supplies
  • Trauma service
  • PICU
  • Transfer to Burn Center
Posted: February 2012
Revised: April 2024, Revisions
Editors: Clinical Pathways Team