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On this Burn Care Radio episode we have John Putt, a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) expert. John has many years as a paramedic in Denver and in the San Francisco Fire Department. He has been on many large scale incidents and will help us all gain more knowledge on this very high-risk, low-volume type of incident. John and I sit down and talk about the ideas and concepts that can be very crucial in preparing for a MCI for both pre-hospital and hospital based environments. This is the second episode...

Mr. Kevin Vann, a burn survivor, shares with the audience his message of healing through his experiences and provides hope to the survivor and their families. We discuss safety concerns and approaches that made his house safe for the newly discharged burn survivor. Disclaimer: The views of the speakers are their own and do not represent BRCA. The information provided is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for your own professional medi...

An overview of the daily stress that EMS and hospital staff are exposed to in their jobs and how if can effect us all.  Our guest speaker is Patrick Prag, a professional counselor who works with both EMS and hospital staff to help limit the impact of stress they experience in their careers. Patrick previously worked as as a flight nurse and responded to the 1999 Columbine shooting in Colorado. He brings lots of real-world field experience to the discussion. The topic is very important becau...

On this Burn Care Radio episode we have Stephanie Epstein. You may have heard music coming down the halls at a hospital while visiting a loved one and wondered where it was coming from. Music therapy has been one tool to support injured or sick patients for quite some time now. In the Burn world it is a powerful tool to help lift spirits and help control discomfort. We learn more about music therapy and the impact it can have on burn patients,  their families, and staff members alike. ...

On this Burn Care Radio episode we have Scottie Roberts. She is a burn supporter, a burn survivor and has gone on to becoming a nurse. Scottie talks about her journey through treatment and is able to bring real world experience to the podcast to help other burn survivors and their families. She is down to earth and helps show provide hope through the podcast and the patients she now helps care for. This is episode #3 in The New Normal series!Disclaimer: The views of the speakers are their o...

A very special guest on The Burn Care Radio talks about her journey from her initial burn injury to getting back to living her life. Patricia gives us insight to what it was like receiving care for her injuries and we as healthcare providers can learn how to improve our approach in supporting these very brave and special patients. Disclaimer: The views of the speakers are their own and do not represent BRCA. The information provided is for informational and educational purposes only. I...

A review of Crew Resource Management (CRM). The general aviation arena went through a major change in mindset in the 1970’s due to a very high accident and casualty rate due to human caused errors. We talk about the brief history of CRM, how it can be used in the pre-hospital EMS arena and how the lessons learned can be brought over to the Burn ICU or other areas of the hospital.

Lecture on general Burn Care topics and experiences.