Initial and daily dressing of superficial/partial thickness burns.
Indications
- • Burn wound care
Contraindications
- ⚠ Circumferential deep burns (may need escharotomy)
Equipment
- • Saline
- • Silver sulfadiazine cream or non-adherent silver dressing
- • Sterile gauze
- • Crepe
Positioning
- • As appropriate for the procedure and patient comfort.
Consent
- • Explain indication, benefits, alternatives
- • Explain risks & complications
- • Obtain written/verbal consent as per SOP
- • Document consent
Universal precautions
- • Hand hygiene
- • PPE — gloves, mask, eye protection
- • Aseptic technique
- • Sharps safety
- • Verify patient identity & site
Step-by-step (0/6)
Tap to complete
IV opioid + paracetamol prior.
Immediate complications
- ⚠ Hypothermia
- ⚠ Pain
Delayed complications
- • Infection
- • Scarring
- • Contracture
Recognition
- • Fever, cellulitis
Initial management
- • Antibiotics if infected
- • Escalate to burn unit
Prevention
- • Aseptic technique
- • Cover to reduce heat loss
Post-procedure observation
- • Vitals q15min × 1h then hourly
Monitoring
- • Site inspection
- • Symptom review
Documentation
- • Procedure note
- • Consent
- • Findings
Patient instructions
- • Report pain, bleeding, fever, worsening symptoms
Drugs used in this procedure
Educational bedside guide. Perform only under supervision until competent. Follow local SOPs and consent policy.
