LAC 48:I.19201. LERN Destination Protocol: BURN

Call LERN Communication Center at 1-866-320-8293 for patients meeting the following criteria. Burn Patient with Trauma | Yes→ | See LERN Trauma Destination Protocol ↓ No Burn patient without patent airway Patients with facial / airway burns or anticipated airway compromise Burn patient with > 40 % BSA without IV or IO access | Yes→ | Transport to Closest ED ↓ No 2nd and 3rd degree burns involving: > 10% BSA Face, hands, feet, genitalia, perineum, or major joints Circumferential Burns Electrical burns, including lightning injury Chemical burns Or Inhalation injury All Third Degree Burns | Yes→ | Transport to Closest Burn Center * If distance or patient condition impedes transport to burn center, consider transport to most appropriate resourced hospital. ↓ No Transport per Local EMS Protocols In the event of a burn disaster, each burn center should immediately contact LERN. LERN Call Center (LCC) will conduct a bed poll. In the event of a burn disaster and excess beyond capacity, the next geographically closest burn center should be alerted immediately by LERN.