Burn Prevention
This collection includes resources available to prevent pediatric burn injuries.
Actionable, Revised (v.3), and Amplified American Burn Association Triage Tables for Mass Casualties: A Civilian Defense Guideline
2020
· University of New Orleans,
· University of North Carolina School of Medicine,
· University of Michigan,
· University of Tennessee,
· American Burn Association,
· University of California, Davis
The article is about new guidelines for handling mass burn casualties. It describes how the American Burn Association has updated triage tables to help doctors …
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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 …
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 Nurse Competencies
2017
· American Burn Association
The Burn Nurse Competencies document outlines the skills and knowledge needed for nurses who care for burn patients. It describes how nurses should assess, plan, …
Burn Mass Casualty Operations Manual
2020
· American Burn Association
The Burn Mass Casualty Operations Manual is a guide for handling emergencies with many burn victims. It describes how to plan and respond quickly in …
Burn First Aid
2024
· American Burn Association
This website provides links to other sites about burn first aid. There are links for how to treat minor burns, when to seek medical attention, …
Leave the Show to the Pros: Fireworks Cause Life Changing Injuries…There are NO Safe Fireworks
This fact sheet emphasizes the importance of fireworks safety. It recommends safer alternatives like glow sticks, confetti poppers, or colored streamers. Fireworks should be handled …
Campfire Safety: Cool the Coals
This campfire safety fact sheet emphasizes key dos and don’ts. Build fires in designated pits at least 15 feet from tents and flammable objects. Keep …
Frostbite and Hypothermia: Be Prepared for Cold Weather - Keep Moving to Keep Warm
2020
· American Burn Association
This fact sheet provides guidance in the prevention of and response to frostbite and hypothermia in cold weather. Hypothermia is a serious condition with symptoms …