As with all major presentations to the emergency department, appropriate initial treatment, referral and then the correct ongoing treatment for burns patients is critical.
There are clear guidelines and rules that should be followed to optimise care, including accessing specialist hospitals for ongoing care and advice.
These links help you get the information you need quickly.
Accessed from the Emergency Care Institute website at https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/networks/eci/clinical/tools/burns