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Burn Injuries
Trauma

 
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In this episode, Steve, Dan, and Holly are joined by guest Matt Shamrell, a burn unit ICU nurse. Matt discusses treatment processes for burn patients, including fluid resuscitation, pain management, and wound care. Matt answers questions about risk factors for, and the in-hospital management of, compartment syndrome as well as the potential for severe and life-threatening infections in burn patients. The team discusses how EMS providers can best treat burn patients to ensure the transition of care from pre-hospital to in-hospital is as seamless as possible.

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Trauma