Managing Burns The essentials of pathophysiology, assessment and management of major and minor burn injuries (Videos)

A Comprehensive Guide to Burn Management for Healthcare Professionals

Led by a renowned burns surgeon, Mr. Stuart Watson, and supported by COBIS (Care of Burns in Scotland), this comprehensive course provides attendees with a deep understanding of the intricacies of burn management.

Course Overview

Through a combination of lectures and practical tutorials, participants will gain an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental principles of burn physiology, recognition, assessment, and management.

Target Audience

The course is specifically tailored for healthcare professionals who encounter burns in their practice, including doctors, nurses, and paramedics in acute care settings, emergency departments, and rural general practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this immersive course, participants will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to:

• Analyze burn injuries and accurately assess their severity
• Develop and implement effective treatment plans for a wide range of burn types
• Understand the critical importance of infection prevention, nutritional support, temperature control, pain management, physiotherapy, and psychological care for burn patients
• Perform debridement and meticulous dressing of burn wounds
• Recognize and comprehend the systemic complications associated with major burns, such as airway compromise, renal failure, and multi-organ dysfunction

Course Curriculum

The course curriculum is structured into specialized modules, each addressing a specific aspect of burn management:

Module 1: Introduction to Burn Management

• Pathophysiology of burn injuries
• Etiologies of burns
• Immediate post-burn care

Module 2: Burn Depth Assessment

• Superficial and superficial-partial thickness burns
• Deep-partial thickness burns
• Full-thickness burns

Module 3: Complex Burn Injuries

• Management of major burns
• Electrical burn injuries
• Burn wound infection
• Airway and inhalation injuries
• Facial burns

Module 4: Hand Injuries

• Paediatric hand injuries and dressings
• Adult hand injuries
• Hand physiotherapy

Module 5: Head, Neck, and Chest Burns

• Burns in paediatric head and neck regions
• Facial burns in children
• Chest and shoulder dressings in paediatric patients
• Facial burns in adults

Module 6: Groin Burns

• Management of groin burns
• Dressing techniques for groin burns