(Private) Fire and Skin: An Introduction to Burn Medicine for Maricopa County, AZ
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
Highlights/Agenda
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
Speakers
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BSN RN CCRN CEN TCRN CBRN
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Maggie Tempone
