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Further resuscitation room procedures

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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A number of miscellaneous procedures are carried out in the resuscitation room:

  • if there are circumferential burns, incision may be required - escharotomy. This is particularly relevant for the neck when pressure on the larynx may be relieved.

  • the patient should also receive tetanus prophylaxis before transfer to the admitting team.

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