Question 1

When do burns need 999 rather than a trip to urgent care by car?

Accepted Answer

Call 999 if there are signs of airway involvement, inhalation injury, large or deep burns, burns from chemicals or electricity, or if the child has other major injuries or signs of shock; otherwise, many burns can travel by car to ED or a specialist burns service.

Question 2

When do burns need 999 rather than a trip to urgent care by car?

Accepted Answer

Call 999 if there are signs of airway involvement, inhalation injury, large or deep burns, burns from chemicals or electricity, or if the child has other major injuries or signs of shock; otherwise, many burns can travel by car to ED or a specialist burns service.

Question 3

When do burns need 999 rather than a trip to urgent care by car?

Accepted Answer

Call 999 if there are signs of airway involvement, inhalation injury, large or deep burns, burns from chemicals or electricity, or if the child has other major injuries or signs of shock; otherwise, many burns can travel by car to ED or a specialist burns service.

When do burns need 999 rather than a trip to urgent care by car?

When do burns need 999 rather than a trip to urgent care by car?

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