Objective: Decontamination protocols for victims of mass casualty events are well documented and emphasized to protect physicians, nurses and facilities. Decontamination practices outside of mass casualty events are unknown. This pilot study was undertaken to assess the current practices of burn patient decontamination outside of mass casualty events within level I and II trauma center emergency departments in the state of Michigan.
Methods: Using the Michigan Trauma Quality Improvement Project membership, a 10-question online survey was sent to trauma program managers at all level I and II trauma centers in Michigan. Survey questions focused on institutional decontamination protocols and consistency of use.
Results: Survey response was 50%. Of the responding facilities, 31% did not decontaminate burn patients. Of the centers who indicated that they did decontaminate burn patients, 31% did not follow a standardized protocol. Our survey revealed that 69% of facilities used a protocol for decontamination: 45% used the protocol consistently on all burns, and 55% at physician discretion. Products used most frequently to decontaminate burn patients included water (100%) followed by soap (44%).
Conclusion: This pilot survey of level I and II trauma centers in the state of Michigan revealed variability in the use of burn patient decontamination protocols and consistency of use. Additional research is warranted to determine if our results are reflective of trauma centers nationally.
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