The Emergency Burn Care lecture is designed for medical providers, as well as fire, EMS and nursing staff. Basically, anyone who treats patients in emergency situations will benefit from this training.
OVERVIEW
Burn educator Peter Yen will instruct participants on treatment protocols (both pre-hospital and post-hospitalization) in the first 24 hours of a burn injury in adult and pediatric patients.
At the conclusion of this lecture, participants will be able to:
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Identify the demographics of burn injuries
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Present an initial evaluation and management of burns and other related dermatologic pathologies
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Determine when a burn patient should be transferred to a verified burn center
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Convey principles behind wound closure
- Identify signs of potential abuse and know when to report
ACCREDITATION
ACCME
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Northside Hospital and Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America. Northside Hospital is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Northside Hospital designates this activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CAPCE
This CE activity is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) for 3.0 Basic or 3.0 Advanced CEH.