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Fluid Resuscitation for Burn Injuries

Learn about the initial management of burns by reviewing burn formulas, small and large burn resuscitations, and maintaining fluid.

Released:

August 28, 2013

Audience:

Physicians, Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics

Learning Objectives
  • Identify burn‑related physiologic factors and resuscitation practices that increase the risk of airway edema and necessitate early intubation planning

  • Explain how fluid resuscitation strategies influence airway patency, respiratory mechanics, and the timing of endotracheal intubation in pediatric burn patients

  • Apply anticipatory airway assessment and preparation during burn resuscitation to reduce the risk of emergent or unsafe intubation

  • Analyze patient response to fluid resuscitation, including volume requirements and edema development, to determine escalation to invasive airway support

  • Evaluate vascular access and resuscitation adequacy to ensure safe delivery of airway medications and support should intubation become necessary

Author(s)

Robert Sheridan, MD

Burn Service Medical Director | Shriners Hospital for Children

Interim Chief of Staff | Shriners Hospital for Children

Attending surgeon | Mass General burn unit


Aleksandra E. Olszewski, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor of Critical Care Medicine and Pediatrics, Department of Critical Care Medicine | UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh


Traci Wolbrink, MD, MPH

Co-Director, OPENPediatrics; Co-Director, Center for Educational Excellence and Innovation; Program Director, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine | Boston Children’s Hospital

Associate Professor of Anaesthesia | Harvard Medical School


Citation

Sheridan R, Olszewski AE, Wolbrink TA. Fluid Resuscitation for Burn Injuries. 8/2013. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3151/fluid-resuscitation-for-burn-injuries.

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