The primary goals in burn management are to stabilize the patient, prevent infection, and promote healing. Key priorities include: - Fluid Resuscitation: For burns covering more than 15% of the body surface area, initiate fluid resuscitation to prevent hypovolemic shock. - Pain Management: Administer appropriate analgesics to manage acute pain. - Wound Care: Cleanse the wound with saline, apply topical antimicrobials, and cover with a sterile dressing. - Infection Control: Use aseptic techniques to prevent infection and monitor for signs of sepsis. - Nutritional Support: Provide high-calorie, high-protein diets to support healing and recovery.
