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Updated Oct 17, 2024
EMTpro Podcast [Ep. 44] Burn Injuries
Updated Oct 17, 2024
Trauma
In this episode, Steve, Dan, and Holly are joined by guest Matt Shamrell, a burn unit ICU nurse. Matt discusses treatment processes for burn patients, including fluid resuscitation, pain management, and wound care. Matt answers questions about risk factors for, and the in-hospital management of, compartment syndrome as well as the potential for severe and life-threatening infections in burn patients. The team discusses how EMS providers can best treat burn patients to ensure the transition of care from pre-hospital to in-hospital is as seamless as possible.
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