Burn Triage and Treatment of Thermal Injuries in a Radiation Emergency

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This webpage from Radiation Emergency Medical Management (REMM) explains how to treat burn injuries during a radiation emergency. It describes the importance of early care, including fluid resuscitation and wound management, to improve outcomes for burn victims. The text highlights different types of burns and their treatments, such as using clean dressings and monitoring for complications like compartment syndrome. It also emphasizes the need for specialized burn centers and teamwork among medical professionals in emergencies. Additionally, it covers challenges faced in austere conditions with limited resources during mass casualty incidents involving burns from nuclear events or explosions.

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Hazards: CBRNE; Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Burn Units; Burns; Emergency Medical Services; Fluid Therapy; Radiation Injuries; Triage; Wound Healing; Emergency Service, Hospital; Mass Casualty Incidents

Institutions: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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