Episode 121 - Burn Baby Burns

We sure do love myth busting on the MCHD Paramedic Podcast and there are definitely some persistent myths surrounding burn care in EMS. Join the podcast crew as they provide updates on burn staging, fluid resuscitation and the basics of burn wound care. This episode will keep you from getting burned during your next burn transport. REFERENCES 1. Parvizi D, Kamolz LP, et al. The potential impact of wrong TBSA estimations on fluid resuscitation in patients suffering from burns: things to keep in mind. Burns. 2014 Mar;40(2):241-5. 2. Swords DS, Hadley ED, Swett KR, Pranikoff T. Total body surface area overestimation at referring institutions in children transferred to a burn center. Am Surg. 2015 Jan;81(1):56-63.