This webinar provides a comprehensive clinical overview of burn management, designed to
equip legal professionals with the fundamental skills needed to assess and treat burn injuries
effectively. Participants will explore the physiological role of the skin and its anatomical layers
as a foundation for differentiating between burn depths and etiologies. The session
transitions from initial assessment—including essential burn surface area calculations—to
evidence-based treatment strategies, healing trajectories, and the management of potential
complications. Furthermore, the presentation highlights critical nuances in pediatric versus
adult care and offers guidance on identifying “burn mimics” to ensure diagnostic accuracy in
high-stakes environments.

Highlights:
1. Functions and Layers of Skin
2. Degrees of Burns
3. Types of Burns
4. Burn Calculations
5. Treatment and Healing
6. Complications
7. Pediatric Considerations
8. Burn Mimics

Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the attendee will:
1. Comprehend the function of the skin and identify its layers
2. Differentiate between degrees of burns
3. Understand different types of burns
4. Have an introductory knowledge of burn calculations
5. Know treatment and healing of burns as well as potential complications
6. Appreciate the differences between adult and pediatric burn populations
7. Recognize conditions that mimic burns