Burn Care Series (Programs One and Two)

Burns affect over two and a half million Americans each year, often with tragic and life-altering results. Burns produce trauma, both physical and emotional, and it is that trauma which is the primary immediate focus of effective burn care.

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Learning Objective: To educate healthcare providers on how to care for the emergency burn victim as well as address the physical and psychological issues that follow

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Critical Care Emergencies: Program One

In emergency burn care, everything depends on the patient’s status. After viewing this program, staff will understand:

• Impact on the body’s systems
• Differences in treating adults and children
• Specific injuries to check for
• How to estimate the severity of the burn
• Patient assessment
• Physiological interventions

This program can be purchased individually. Click here for more details.

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From Victim to Survivor: Program Two

The physical and psychological trauma a burn victim suffers requires specialized treatment. After viewing this program, staff will understand:

• Types of debridement
• Infection control and isolation techniques
• Types of dressings
• Types of grafts
• Nutritional considerations
• Pain relief

This program can be purchased individually. Click here for more details.
Use this program for:

• Nursing Education

 

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