EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR SEVERE BURNS
Starting on:
Feb 27, 2025
Ending on:
Feb 28, 2025
Moderator(s):
Dr. RUTH Njoroge
PLASTIC SURGEON
Venue:
COAST GENERAL TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
Max Credits:
40 Points

Provider:
Kenya Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR SEVERE BURNS

Starting on:
Feb 27, 2025
Ending on:
Feb 28, 2025
Venue:
COAST GENERAL TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL

Description

The Emergency Management of Severe Burns Training provides participants with hands-on experience in assessing burn severity, delivering first aid, managing airway and breathing, performing fluid resuscitation, and handling pain and infection control. The training also covers psychological support and proper protocols for transporting burn patients to specialized care.

Objectives

The objectives of the Emergency Management of Severe Burns Training are to equip healthcare professionals and emergency responders with the essential skills to assess and manage severe burn injuries effectively. This includes accurately assessing burn severity, providing immediate first aid, managing airway and breathing, performing fluid resuscitation, preventing infection, and addressing pain management. Participants are also trained to recognize and handle potential complications, offer psychological support to burn victims, and prepare for safe transport to specialized care centers. Ultimately, the training aims to improve outcomes by ensuring that responders are well-prepared to provide comprehensive, life-saving care in emergency burn situations.

Presenters

  1. Dr. DORSI JOWI
    PLASTIC SURGEON AT KNH
    Plastic Surgery

  2. Dr. Kenneth Aluora
    Plastic Surgeon at Kenyatta National Hospital
    Plastic Surgery

  3. Dr. LOISE KAHORO
    PLASTIC SURGEON AT KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL
    Plastic Surgery

  4. Miss HELLEN IMATHIU
    NURSE AT KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL ICU
    NURSE

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