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Referrals

Referrals

to a specialised Burn Service is recommended for:

  • All burns ≥2% TBSA in children or ≥3% TBSA in adults
  • All full thickness burns
  • All circumferential burns
  • Any burn not healed in 2 weeks
  • Any burn with suspicion of non-accidental injury
    • Must be referred to a Burn Unit/Centre for expert assessment within 24 hours
  • Suspicion of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
  • Extensive burn-like injuries (Stevens Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis)

We recommend a discussion with a member of the Burn Service team and consideration given to referral for:

  • All burns to hands, feet, face, perineum or genitalia
  • Any chemical, electrical or friction burn
  • Any cold injury
  • Any unwell/febrile child with a burn
  • Any concerns regarding burn injuries and co-morbidities that may affect treatment or healing of the burn
  • Delayed presentation of a vulnerable person with a burn

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