Question 8 · LEK · Burns
Which of the following statements concerning cold water cooling of the patient suffering from burns is true?
- A. cooling is more important immediately after the burn.
- B. cooling should last 15 minutes or until the patient starts shivering.
- C. no more than 10% of the body surface should be cooled down at a given time.
- D. A,B are correct.
- E. A,B,C are correct.
Hint
Think about when cooling gives the most benefit, how long it should last, and how to avoid hypothermia in a burned patient.
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