Advances in Burn Care-Handout: Advances in Burn Care

Handout: Advances in Burn Care

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In this document, Dr. Jeffrey Carter discusses advances in burn care and burn disaster preparation. He begins by disclosing his financial interests and research support related to burn care. The objectives of his session include describing changes in the treatment of burn shock, basic steps to stabilize and treat burn-injured patients, and advancements in burn disaster planning.<br /><br />Dr. Carter highlights the importance of prehospital burn care and mentions the recommended rates of intravenous fluid administration based on the patient's age and burn extent. He discusses the significance of early burn management, including airway management, breathing support, circulation restoration, disability assessment, and exposure control.<br /><br />The document also emphasizes the importance of access to burn care, particularly in rural areas where disparities in healthcare access may exist. It mentions that burn-related inpatient stays are longer and costlier than non-burn related stays, and they are more common among individuals in low-income ZIP codes and rural areas.<br /><br />Dr. Carter discusses burn wound assessment, emphasizing the challenge of diagnosing burn wounds solely based on physical examination. He mentions the use of various dressings for burn wound care, including triple antibiotic ointment and silver dressings. He also discusses different degrees of burn injuries and their corresponding treatments.<br /><br />The document briefly mentions the mechanisms of traumatic cell injury in burn and trauma patients. It also touches on the importance of smoke detectors and fire escape planning to prevent burn injuries.<br /><br />Dr. Carter shares a case study of a burn survivor and highlights the concept of value in healthcare, which combines quality, service, and cost.<br /><br />Lastly, the document discusses advancements in burn disaster planning, particularly in response to Hurricane Ida. It mentions the Stop the Burn initiative, which aims to provide push packs for burn disaster response and first responder training modules.<br /><br />In conclusion, Dr. Jeffrey Carter provides valuable insights into advances in burn care and burn disaster preparation, covering topics such as prehospital burn care, burn wound assessment, access to burn care, and disaster planning.

Keywords

burn care

burn disaster preparation

prehospital burn care

access to burn care

burn wound assessment

burn injuries

traumatic cell injury

fire escape planning

value in healthcare

Hurricane Ida response