Pediatric Burn Injuries

Special thanks to Debbie Herrell from Shriner's Hospital and Terrence Sheehy with Dare County (NC) EMS. Introduction Welcome back to the EMS Handoff Podcast Hosts: David Blevins and Bradley Dean Special guest: Debbie Herrell, expert in pediatric burn injuries from the Shriner's Hospital and Terrance Sheehy with Dare County EMS Overview of Pediatric Burn Injuries Unique considerations in treating pediatric burn patients Differences in burn classifications and assessing burn depth Importance of understanding the susceptibility of children's skin to burns Pain Management for Pediatric Burn Patients Effective methods for providing pain relief to pediatric burn patients Pharmacological options and non-pharmacological interventions Distraction techniques tailored for pediatric patients Addressing Emotional and Psychological Impact Understanding the long-lasting emotional and psychological effects of burn injuries on children Providing psychosocial support to pediatric burn patients and their families Involving parents and caregivers in the healing process and connecting them with appropriate resources Resources and Training Opportunities Highlighting organizations such as the American Burn Association and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Resources, training programs, and certifications specific to pediatric burn care Importance of interagency collaboration between EMS providers and burn centers Conclusion Thanks to Debbie Herrell for sharing her expertise on pediatric burn injuries Reminder to subscribe for future episodes of the EMS Handoff Podcast Stay safe and keep up the great work in the field Note: These show notes provide a brief summary of the 65th episode of the EMS Handoff Podcast featuring a discussion on pediatric burn injuries. For a comprehensive understanding, please listen to the full episode.