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🌱 Answer: If this burn diagram represents accurately the initial TBSA, then yes it can be used. A final (ultimate) burn diagram, with the accurate total TBSA of what was second and what was third degree should also be completed.

Carboxyhemoglobin Level

🤔 Question: Should a carboxyhemoglobin level be drawn if there is not an inhalation injury?  Is there a time frame that a carboxyhemoglobin level should be taken? 

🌱 Answer: If a carboxyhemoglobin level was taken, you should document it. Many times, they may draw one to rule out that there was or was not an inhalation injury. Carboxyhemoglobin levels should be taken as soon as possible to guide care, especially if concerned with inhalation injury. Related to the Registry documentation, you should enter the first level taken.