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    Triage based on presenting symptoms and agreed upon guidelines. Common presenting symptoms sets include: Pain Blistering Redness Non-intact tissue. Saturate gauze with cool tap water and apply to burn site for temporary pain relief. Apply sulfa-silvadene cream after burn assessed by physician. Cover with non-adherent dressing prior to discharge.

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    Triage based on presenting symptoms and agreed upon guidelines. Common presenting symptoms sets include: Pain Blistering Redness Non-intact tissue. Saturate gauze with cool tap water and apply to burn site for temporary pain relief. Apply sulfa-silvadene cream after burn assessed by physician. Cover with non-adherent dressing prior to discharge.

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    Standing Order-Burns Draft

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    Katelyn Brissey
    Triage based on presenting symptoms and agreed upon guidelines. Common presenting symptoms sets include: Pain Blistering Redness Non-intact tissue. Saturate gauze with cool tap water and apply to burn site for temporary pain relief. Apply sulfa-silvadene cream after burn assessed by physician. Cover with non-adherent dressing prior to discharge.

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    BURN

    Purpose: To initiate and expedite care from triage for all MEDcare patients based on
    presenting symptoms and agreed upon guidelines.


    Common presenting symptoms sets include:

    Pain
    Blistering
    Redness
    Non-intact tissue

    Procedure:

    1. Place patient in procedure room. Reveal burned area.
    2. Saturate gauze with cool tap water and apply to burn site for temporary pain relief.
    3. Apply sulfa-silvadene cream after burn assessed by physician.
    4. Cover with non-adherent dressing.

    Orders:
    Cool dressing immediately
    Silvadene dressing prior to discharge

    Additional Considerations:
    IV Fluids-depending on severity and total body percentage affected
    Tetanus IM

    Contraindications:
    Allergies to tetanus and/or sulfa

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