Burn Injury/Thermal Burn — Burn Classification — Clinical Pathway: Inpatient

Burn Injury Clinical Pathway — Inpatient

Classification Minor/Moderate, Major

Minor, < 5% TBSA Burn Moderate, 5-15% TBSA Burn Major, > 15% TBSA Burn
  • Any size superficial thickness
  • < 5%  partial thickness
  • 5-15% TBSA partial thickness
  • Burns to head, face, hand, feet, perineum, near eyes, across joints
  • Circumferential burns
  • >25% Level 1 activation
  • >15% TBSA partial thickness
  • > 5% TBSA full thickness
  • Significant electrical burn
  • Inhalation injuries
Usually discharged from ED Usually admitted to Surgery Service Usually transferred to Burn Center
  • Patients who meet major burn criteria without significant inhalation injury should be considered for transfer to a burn center
  • Please consult with trauma regarding possible transfer to
    burn center
  • For the transfer to a burn center, please call (4-2160) to initiate transfer process