Which protocol would be used for treating injuries due to burns?

• A. The protocol for trauma alerts.
• B. The protocol for managing burns.
• C. The protocol for submersion injuries.
• D. The protocol for hemorrhage.

Answer: (B)

Burn injuries require a dedicated burns management protocol because they have specific priorities and steps that differ from other emergencies. This protocol guides assessing burn size and depth, protecting the airway and breathing (since inhalation injuries are possible), determining fluid needs, providing immediate wound care and cooling, preventing infection, and controlling pain. It also helps decide when rapid transport is needed and how to address ongoing wound management. Other protocols focus on different situations: trauma alerts for multi-system injuries, submersion injuries for drowning, and hemorrhage for severe bleeding. That’s why the appropriate choice for treating burns is the burns management protocol.