Burn Prevention
This collection includes resources available to prevent pediatric burn injuries.
Human Survival in Volcanic Eruptions: Thermal Injuries in Pyroclastic Surges, Their Causes, Prognosis and Emergency Management
2017
· University of Cambridge,
· University of Bristol,
· Dr Sardjito General Hospital,
· Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris,
· Wythenshawe Hospital,
· Hartford Environmental Research
This study examines burns patients from two eruptions of Merapi volcano in 1994 and 2010, focusing on thermal injuries caused by pyroclastic surges. The analysis …
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Transporting Children to Safety After Volcanic Eruption
This article describes in detail how the U.S. Army's Burn Flight Team conducted a medical evacuation mission to bring six critically injured pediatric burn patients …
Preparing For Burn Disasters: Predictors Of Improved Perceptions Of Competency After Mass Burn Care Training
2007
· The University of Kansas
This article explores the impact of continuing education training on healthcare providers' competence in responding to mass-casualty burn disasters in the United States. The study …
Decontamination Effectiveness and the Necessity of Innovation in a Large-Scale Disaster Simulation
This article is about decontamination during large-scale disasters like chemical or nuclear events. It describes a study using a liquid-based contaminant to test how well …
Mobile Burn Disaster Response Teams: A Scoping Review
This article discusses mobile burn disaster response teams and their role in handling mass casualty events. It describes how these teams, organized by burn care …
Consensus Statement On The Early Management Of Crush Injury And Prevention Of Crush Syndrome
This article is about managing crush injuries and preventing crush syndrome. It describes how these injuries can happen during disasters or accidents, leading to serious …