Prehospital Management, Transportation, and Emergency Care

Ronald P. Mlcak, Michael C. Buffalo, Carlos J. Jimenez

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Abstract

Along with the specialized treatment at regional burn centers, advancements in emergency care, transportation, and communication have contributed to marked improvements in patient outcomes. This chapter reviews current procedures for the prehospital and initial emergency care following a burn injury.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTotal Burn Care, Fifth Edition
PublisherElsevier
Pages58-65.e1
ISBN (Electronic)9780323476614
ISBN (Print)9780323497428
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2017

Keywords

  • Prehospital management
  • burns
  • emergency
  • pediatric
  • transportation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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