Burn Prevention
This collection includes resources available to prevent pediatric burn injuries.
Ohio Statewide Hospital Burn Surge Plan
2023
· Ohio Department of Health
The Ohio Statewide Hospital Burn Surge Plan aims to manage burn patients during mass casualty incidents. It describes how hospitals in Ohio will work together …
Ask aRCie
Patient Care Priorities for the First 24 hours in Burn Mass Casualty for Non-Burn Physicians
The document is a guide for non-burn doctors on caring for burn patients in the first 24 hours after a mass casualty event. It describes …
Disaster Response
2025
· American Burn Association
The website provides information about the American Burn Association's disaster response services. It describes emergency hotline numbers for different regions in case of a mass …
Burn Care Education and Resources
2025
· MetroHealth Medical Center
The website provides information on burn injuries, their causes, and treatments. It describes different types of burns: first-degree (mild), second-degree (moderate), and third-degree (severe). For …
Ohio Burn Surge Training
2015
· Ohio Department of Health
The Ohio Burn Surge Training video series equips healthcare providers with the skills and knowledge to manage a sudden influx of burn patients during large-scale …
Triage of Patients with Cutaneous Burns Only During Mass Casualty Scenario
This one-page document provides guidance on how to handle patients with skin burns during a mass casualty event. The table included refers to survivability of …
PEDIATRIC SCALDS: A Burning Issue
2017
· American Burn Association
This infographic focuses on the dangers of scald burns in children, describing how these injuries often happen at home, especially in the kitchen and bathroom. …
Burn Mass Casualty Operations Plan
This document is a guide for handling emergencies with many burn victims. It describes how to organize medical teams, use resources wisely, and provide care …
EMS's Role in Recognizing Physical Child Abuse
This webinar discusses how emergency medical services (EMS) can help identify cases of child abuse. It explains the importance of EMS workers being trained to …
Blast Injuries
2019
· Save the Children
This 24-page report explains the effects of explosions on the human body, particularly in children who are uniquely vulnerable. It describes how blasts can cause …