Severe Burns
First-hour management of major burns: stop the burning, protect the airway, calculate area with the rule of nines, start Parkland fluids with available crystalloid, and prepare early referral. Adapt volumes to local policy.
Checklist— tick steps as you go
0/20 steps done
1Immediate
2Airway check
3Assess area and depth
4Fluids (Parkland)
5Wound care and referral
Educational guidance only — adapt to your resources, scope of practice and local policy. Last updated 12 August 2026.