Starting on:
Feb 27, 2025
Ending on:
Feb 28, 2025
Moderator(s):
COAST GENERAL TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
Max Credits:
40 Points
Provider:
Kenya Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
Claim Points
Feb 27, 2025
Ending on:
Feb 28, 2025
Moderator(s):
Dr.
RUTH Njoroge
PLASTIC SURGEON
Venue: PLASTIC SURGEON
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
Feb 27, 2025
Ending on:
Feb 28, 2025
Feb 28, 2025
Venue:
COAST GENERAL TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
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
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Dr.
DORSI JOWI
PLASTIC SURGEON AT KNH
Plastic Surgery -
Dr.
Kenneth Aluora
Plastic Surgeon at Kenyatta National Hospital
Plastic Surgery -
Dr.
LOISE KAHORO
PLASTIC SURGEON AT KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL
Plastic Surgery -
Miss
HELLEN IMATHIU
NURSE AT KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL ICU
NURSE