Suspicious injuries should be reported to the appropriate authorities and should prompt further clinical investigation Assess the safety of the household and provide anticipatory guidance even in cases where there is not a suspicion of inflicted injury Ensure adequate wound care and follow-up Goals of Treatment A small minority of all burns in children requires therapy in the hospital Once a careful assessment has led to a decision to manage a burn as an outpatient, preparations for treatment at home should begin Parents or guardians need to be instructed carefully regarding wound care and reasons to return The goal of the treatment of minor burns is to reduce pain, decrease risk of infection, and improve functional outcome through careful home management and close outpatient follow-up Clinical Considerations It is important to consider the possibility of inflicted burns and to carefully examine even minor burns for characteristic shapes and patterns Additionally, it is crucial to perform a detailed secondary survey to ensure that no other traumatic injuries are missed Clinical Recognition A child with superficial or partial-thickness burns