EMDocs

JUNE 25, 2024

Today on the emDOCs cast with Brit Long, MD ( @long_brit) , we cover the evaluation and management of the patient with a burn injury. Episode 103: Thermal Burn Injury Initial evaluation of thermal burns Range of burn severities and types: minor sunburns to full thickness burns and severe inhalation injury.

Burns 73

Burns Fluid Resuscitation Resuscitation Poisoning 73

Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Chemical burns are a unique subset of burns that require specialised management due to the nature of the substances involved. The majority of acid burns cause coagulative necrosis and cytotoxicity leading to skin and mucosal changes that limit deeper injury. Assess pupillary reaction to light. First aid done pre-hospital.

Burns 52

Burns Fluid Resuscitation PPE Resuscitation 52

Emergency Medicine Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Drowsy (11.97%), Hypothermia (13.04%) and Cyanosis (10%) were also high risk categories. BURN 478 0 35 7.3 POISONING FROM ANY SOURCE 179 0 8 4.5 BURN 478 0 35 7.3 POISONING FROM ANY SOURCE 179 0 8 4.5 0[0 , 12] HYPOTHERMIA 23 3 11 47.8 Chest pain was not a high risk presenting complaint. 0.65 , 2.7]

Documentation/Coding 40

Documentation/Coding Sexual Assault Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Head Injuries 40