Core Em Podcast

This week we dive into some of the initial considerations in the resuscitation of major burn patients. https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Episode_101_0_Final_Cut.m4a Download Leave a Comment Tags: Carbon Monoxide, Cyanide, Major Burns, Trauma Show Notes Take Home Points Be prepared to intubate early, the patency of the airway can decline quickly and without warning. If there is any concern for burns to face/neck or smoke inhalation, consider taking control of the airway early. Review the rule of 9s and the parkland formula to direct your large volume fluid resus.  Remember the parkland formula directs you to use 4 mL x %TBSA x weight (kg).  Half in the first 8 hours and the second half over the next 16 hours.  Given the large volume here it’s pr