Region VII DHRE
Preparedness Webinar Series

Summer Burn Injuries: Initial Patient Care Considerations for Pre-Hospital and Hospital Providers

Presented by:
David Voigt, MD
Co-Medical Director
Burn Center & Wound Center
CHI Health St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

Description:
This webinar will focus on common burn injuries seen during the summer months, burn injury prevention as well as the initial patient care management strategies which include total body surface area (TBSA) calculation, fluid management and burn wound dressing options. The American Burn Association Burn Center Referral Criteria will also be discussed.

Audience:
This webinar is intended for physicians, nurses, first responders, healthcare coalitions, emergency managers, federal and state partners along with other professionals throughout Region VII (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska).

Objectives:
• Identify burn injuries that are commonly seen with summer activities
• Discuss emergency care priorities for a patient with burn injuries
• List the American Burn Association Referral Criteria for burn injuries that should be referred to a burn center

Continuing Education:

Physicians: The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 1.0 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.

EMS: The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Center for Continuing Education, EMS and Trauma Division approves this education opportunity for 1.0 hours of Emergency Medical Services Continuing Education. (Debbie VonSeggern, NRP, EMSI)