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...

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...

This podcast covers initial documentation of a new burn patient to include history of the traumatic event, shift assessments, IVF resuscitation documentation, and unique details to keep in mind when receiving a patient from another facility.Thank you for all that you do,The BRCA Team

A brief review of Stroke Alert Criteria and considerations when they coincide with burn injuries. CAPCE Stroke CE available for this module.

On this podcast we discuss approaches that can help us develop ways of dealing with all the challenging situation we face in emergency and longterm healthcare situations. 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. This is the last podcast in the Mental Health series...

This podcast covers a history of burn rehabilitation, the challenges in rehabilitation, team approach, importance of early PT/OT involvement, evaluation of rehabilitation, transition to outpatient care, and long term burn rehabilitation outcomes.If you have any questions for the guests on the show here are their email addresses:Michael Serghiou- [email protected] Niszczak- [email protected]:"Rehab starts the minute the patient arrives to the Burn Unit", "The surgeon needs to antic...

A common question that comes up in the burn world is do we take a burn patient with traumatic injuries to a burn center or a trauma center. Listen to this podcast to find out why it is important to transport a burn patient to a burn center! I bring my 30 years of EMS and flight nurse experience to the discussion to help you feel better about getting your patient to the right type of facility.  Please don't hesitate to email if you have any questions or need assistance. [email protected]