Burns and Scalds

Assessment and initial management of burns.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Emergency MedicineSurgery

Clinical Guidelines

British Burn Association First Aid Clinical Practice Guidelines
National
CKS: Assessment of Burns and Scalds
National
CKS: Burns and Scalds
National
CKS: Management of Burns and Scalds
National
Clinical Guidelines – Care of Burns in Scotland
National
European practice guidelines for burn care
National
National Burn Care Referral Guidance – British Burn Association
National
NICE guideline [NG180]
National
The Management of Burns & Scalds Procedural Document
National
Burns and scalds | CKS | NICE
Local
Clinical Guidelines – Care of Burns in Scotland
Local
European practice guidelines for burn care
Local
Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care & British Burn Association Expert Consensus Statement: Pre-hospital Management of Burns
Local