Clinical Presentation & Protocol
Patient Usually Complains Of
Patient presents with clinical signs of burn wound infection, including increased pain, purulent exudate, foul odor, and periwound erythema. Onset of symptoms noted [Time/Days] post-injury. Associated with [fever/chills/malaise]. No prior antibiotic therapy reported.
Clinical Examination Findings
Physical examination reveals [percentage]% TBSA burn site with localized cellulitis, increased warmth, and purulent discharge. Wound bed shows [slough/eschar/granulation tissue]. Periwound edema present. Systemic signs: [stable/tachycardic/febrile]. Palpable regional lymphadenopathy noted.
Treatment Protocol
Immediate wound debridement performed. Wound culture and sensitivity obtained. Initiated empiric IV antibiotics [Drug Name/Dosage]. Topical antimicrobial therapy [e.g., Silver Sulfadiazine/Mafenide Acetate] applied. Daily dressing changes with sterile technique. Monitor for systemic sepsis.