Burn Prevention
This collection includes resources available to prevent pediatric burn injuries.
CDC Heads Up: A Fact Sheet for School Nurses
This fact sheet is designed to help school nurses: protect students from concussions and other serious brain injuries; recognize the signs of a concussion and …
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Blast Injuries in Children: A Mixed-Methods Narrative Review
2019
· Imperial College London,
· Royal Army Medical Corps,
· Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
This review analyzes studies on pediatric blast injuries, focusing on demographics, injury patterns, and care needs. Findings show that most injured children are male, with …
Paediatric Blast Injury Field Manual
2019
· Save the Children,
· Imperial College London
This 176-page manual is a guide for treating children hurt by explosions. It explains how to care for injuries from blasts, which can be different …
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 …
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 …
Pediatric Response Resources for Burn Surge Facilities
This guide provides essential information for emergency preparedness and response in Minnesota. It covers basic treatment considerations, first aid protocols, vital signs monitoring, nutrition guidelines, …