[Cooling and irrigation, volume replacement, XXXX management. First aid in burns].

@entity1 @entity3652 @entity1245 @entity158 @entity130
Of decisive importance for the outcome of burn victims are the depth and extent of the burn, and the age and general state of health of the @entity1 . At the site of the injury, the most important initial measure is the abundant application of cold water to the undressed victim. Early intubation of the burn victim should not be employed too readily. When the burns cover more than 10% of the body surface there is an acute danger of shock, and rapid fluid replacement must be aggressively pursued; the infused volume is calculated on the basis of the extent of the burn (Parkland formula). To treat @entity158 , the i.v. administration of opiates or @entity3652 in combination with @entity1245 has proven value. The onsite management of the burns should be restricted to the application of sterile dressings. Grade 1 and 2a burns may be treated out of hospital by cooling, cold water application, burn ointment dressings. More severe burns require hospitalization and surgical management. Since the severity of burn @entity130 is often underestimated, rapid hospitalization is to be recommended.
