Burns
Not yet clinically reviewed
This protocol was migrated from the earlier Pharmapedia and Ward Guide apps for educational use. Follow your hospital's own policies and consult seniors when in doubt.
Non-Pharmacological therapy
- Burn area put under tap water
- Do not break blister
Pharmacological treatment
- If blisters are broken
- Wash gently with soap, cold clean water then put Gentian violet or silver sulphadiazine on exposed area
- Oxygen inhalation
- Tab Paracetamol (Panadol) SOS, if severe pain then Inj Morphine, Inj Tramadol (Tramal)/ Dimenhydrinate (Gravinate) IV Stat
- Tetanus prophylaxis
- Benzyl penicillin 4M unit stat, Children 1.5M units stat
- Inj Ceftriaxone (Oxidil) 1gm IV- BD
- Burn cream: Quench, Burnol or Dermazin , Polyfax ointment