MedBugs: SAQ #356

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Case: Paediatric scald burn

A mother brings her 7-month-old baby after she accidentally spilled hot water from the kitchen sink onto the baby's neck, part of the face and left forearm. She was waving it in front of his face while he was asleep to help him breathe as she thought he was sounding congested.

1. Estimate the %BSA of the skin involved. 1 mark

2. State (3) important factors on history required in assessing the severity of the burn. 3 marks

3. List (5) of your management priorities. 5 marks

4. State the patient’s disposition or follow-up, after acute ED management, and (2) points to justify your choice 3 marks

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Case: Paediatric scald burn

1. Estimate the %BSA of the skin involved. 1 mark

2. State (3) important factors on history required in assessing the severity of the burn. 3 marks

3. List (5) of your management priorities. 5 marks

4. State the patient’s disposition or follow-up, after acute ED management, and (2) points to justify your choice 3 marks

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