Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) POST Practice Test

The correct choice is elevated central venous pressure, as it is not a criterion for transfer to a burn center. Transfer to a burn center is primarily based on specific burn characteristics and the extent of injured body surface area (BSA).

Full-thickness burns involving the face, partial-thickness burns covering more than 10% of the BSA, and any full-thickness burn are all indicators that warrant specialized care available at a burn center. Full-thickness burns indicate the injury involves all skin layers, often requiring surgical intervention and specialized wound care.

Partial-thickness burns greater than 10% of BSA are significant enough to potentially lead to complications that need management in a burn unit. The face, being a sensitive area with unique functional and aesthetic considerations, also necessitates transfer to ensure that skilled care and reconstructive techniques are readily available.

Elevated central venous pressure may indicate various cardiovascular or volume status-related issues, but it does not pertain directly to the criteria used for determining the transfer of burn patients. Thus, it stands apart from the essential injury-related factors guiding the need for specialized burn care.