Pediatric Burn Injuries

Special thanks to Debbie Herrell from Shriner's Hospital and Terrence Sheehy with Dare County (NC) EMS.

Introduction

• Welcome back to the EMS Handoff Podcast
• Hosts: David Blevins and Bradley Dean
• Special guest: Debbie Herrell, expert in pediatric burn injuries from the Shriner's Hospital and Terrance Sheehy with Dare County EMS

Overview of Pediatric Burn Injuries

• Unique considerations in treating pediatric burn patients
• Differences in burn classifications and assessing burn depth
• Importance of understanding the susceptibility of children's skin to burns

Pain Management for Pediatric Burn Patients

• Effective methods for providing pain relief to pediatric burn patients
• Pharmacological options and non-pharmacological interventions
• Distraction techniques tailored for pediatric patients

Addressing Emotional and Psychological Impact

• Understanding the long-lasting emotional and psychological effects of burn injuries on children
• Providing psychosocial support to pediatric burn patients and their families
• Involving parents and caregivers in the healing process and connecting them with appropriate resources

Resources and Training Opportunities

• Highlighting organizations such as the American Burn Association and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
• Resources, training programs, and certifications specific to pediatric burn care
• Importance of interagency collaboration between EMS providers and burn centers

Conclusion

• Thanks to Debbie Herrell for sharing her expertise on pediatric burn injuries
• Reminder to subscribe for future episodes of the EMS Handoff Podcast
• Stay safe and keep up the great work in the field

Note: These show notes provide a brief summary of the 65th episode of the EMS Handoff Podcast featuring a discussion on pediatric burn injuries. For a comprehensive understanding, please listen to the full episode.