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Podcast: Pre-Hospital Care Podcast
Episode: Part 1: Pre-hospital Burns with Krissie Stiles
Description: In this conversation, we will explore the key aspects of burn care, beginning with the prevalence, causes, and classification of burn severities. We'll dive into understanding the physiological responses to burns and the potential complications that can arise, ranging from infections to organ failure. Emphasising evidence-based management, we will discuss the critical priorities in burn care, including initial assessment, fluid resuscitation, airway management, pain control, and cooling, followed by safe transportation to specialised facilities.
As we move forward, we'll examine the potential complications that burn patients face, such as shock, infections, and long-term scarring. We'll also highlight...