When assessing burn patients in CCT, which factor is NOT considered?

In the context of assessing burn patients in Critical Care Transport (CCT), the size, depth, and location of burns are crucial factors that directly impact treatment decisions and patient prognosis.

Burn size is essential for estimating fluid resuscitation needs and understanding the severity of the burn injury. Depth provides insights into the level of tissue damage, which informs interventions and healing potential. The location of burns is also significant because it can affect functional outcomes and the risk of complications, especially if the burns are on critical areas like the face, hands, or perineum.

While time of injury can provide important context regarding the age of the burn and potential for treatment considerations, it is not a key factor in the immediate assessment regarding the severity of the burn itself. Initial management primarily focuses on the physical characteristics of the burns rather than the timing of when those burns occurred. Therefore, time of injury is the factor that is considered less critical in the assessment process when compared to the other three factors.