Burns Pre Module
Physical complications
Pain management
Mobility & functional limitations
Compression/ dressings
Multidisciplinary input
Medical complications
Respiratory i.e. smoke inhalation, oesophageal/ tracheal burns, intubation
Cardiac - changes to electrolytes from fluid loss
Dehydration from reduced skin barrier/ fluid loss & hypovolaemic shock
Reduced range of motion
Tight skin
Muscle weakness
Potential for persistent pain
OT for compression, hand therapy, splints, functional rehab
Dietician for nutritional requirements
Psychology for mental health/ wellbeing
Social Worker to assist w services, government applications, Advance Care planning
Pain team
Rehab Consultant/ team
Referral to Specialist Burns Unit i.e. RBWH
Equipment prescription
Difficulty with hand brakes due to UL burns
Reduced exercise tolerance
Timed well w therapy
Ability to self manage at home
Post discharge follow up
pre-morbid Fx/ employment/ hobbies
Social support, NGO, transport, OPD follow up
Skin grafts
Capacity for healing - T2DM
Oedema management
Follow up/ garment reviews
Aim to mobilise early + SOOBIC