Burn Sepsis Screening (ABA 2007) — free guideline decision tool
This tool screens for burn sepsis using the American Burn Association 2007 consensus triggers, since severe burns produce a baseline systemic inflammatory state that makes standard SIRS/sepsis criteria unreliable.
Open guideline tool →Guideline-based
Implements the decision logic from published clinical guidelines.
Runs in your browser
No installation. Enter the patient's values and get a guideline recommendation instantly.
Data stays local
Nothing is uploaded. Results are for licensed clinicians only.
Common questions
What does Burn Sepsis Screening (ABA 2007) do?
Use in the burn ICU to flag possible sepsis: ≥ 3 of the 6 triggers together with a confirmed or suspected infection prompts a sepsis workup and treatment.
How is the result calculated?
Six triggers (temperature, progressive tachycardia, progressive tachypnea, thrombocytopenia after ≥ 3 days, hyperglycemia, enteral feeding intolerance). Sepsis = ≥ 3 triggers AND confirmed/suspected infection.
Is this a substitute for clinical judgement?
No. All results are decision-support only, for licensed clinicians. They must be individualized to the whole patient and the latest guideline version.
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This tool screens for burn sepsis using the American Burn Association 2007 consensus triggers, since severe burns produce a baseline systemic inflammatory state that makes standard SIRS/sepsis criteria unreliable.
Open guideline tool →For licensed clinicians. Not a substitute for clinical judgement.