Pediatric Burn Management

Authors

Richmond M. Castillo, Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, Children's National Hospital, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA.
Simone L. Lawson, Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA. Electronic address: simonellawsonmd@gmail.com.

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

11-1-2025

Journal

Emergency medicine clinics of North America

Volume

43

Issue

4

DOI

10.1016/j.emc.2025.07.002

Keywords

Burn; Deep partial thickness; Inhalation injury; Nonaccidental trauma; Resuscitation; Scald; Superficial partial thickness; Total body surface area

Abstract

Burns are a frequent cause of injury in children and adolescents. This article reviews the principles of initial burn evaluation and management in the emergency department. After determining the injury mechanism and assessing the extent of injury (depth and proportion of the body's surface area involved), treatment priorities include determining the need for airway management and providing adequate pain control. Children with more extensive or complicated burns should be transferred to a pediatric burn center.

APA Citation

Castillo, Richmond M. and Lawson, Simone L., "Pediatric Burn Management" (2025). GW Authored Works. Paper 8186.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/8186

Department

Pediatrics