15 Miss. Code. R. 12-32-7.2.6

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 15-12-32-7.2.6 - Burn Center Referral Criteria

1. Burn injuries that should be referred to a burn center include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Partial-thickness burns of greater than 10% of the total body surface area;

b. Burns that involve the face, hands, feet, genitalia, perineum, or major joints;

c. Third-degree burns;

d. Electrical burns, including lightning injury;

e. Chemical burns;

f. Inhalation injury;

g. Burn injury in patients with pre-existing medical disorders that could complicate management, prolonged recovery, or affect mortality;

h. Burn injury in patients who will require special social, emotional, or rehabilitative intervention.

15 Miss. Code. R. 12-32-7.2.6

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-59-5