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 …
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 …
Fireworks Safety Tips
This fact sheet provides tips to stay safe during celebrations featuring fireworks. It offers alternatives like glow sticks, noise makers, outdoor movie nights, and crafts, …
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 …