Burns
Explore our directory of articles on burns in EMS, which provides essential information for assessing, managing, and treating burn injuries in the field. This collection covers everything from burn classification and first aid to advanced care protocols, ensuring EMS professionals are equipped to handle burn emergencies effectively. Understanding the complexities of burn treatment is crucial for improving patient outcomes. For more related content, visit our resources on Trauma Care. Stay informed and enhance your skills in managing burn injuries with our expert-driven articles.
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2 children were transported to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children after being rescued
A 3-year-old has burns over 25% of his body after blast injured another child and killed three people
鈥淥ften times we don鈥檛 really deal with our own getting hurt or being injured, so this is difficult for us,鈥� said Capt. Jaeson Daniels, DeKalb fire spokesperson
Syracuse EMS providers transported the injured crewmembers and evaluated a disoriented person
The blaze injured 3 firefighters and 3 EMS providers while destroying DNA evidence
Two other people were transported by ambulance, and a third was airlifted to a hospital in Barrow County
鈥淭he crew began to experience moderate heat and zero visibility,鈥� the Dover Township Fire Department said
First responders transported the seriously injured patient to a Topeka-area hospital
Meriden crewmembers were treated for burns, cardiac issues and smoke inhalation
Pompton Lakes VFD members were using a thermal imaging camera in the house to find the smoke source when 鈥渢he home literally exploded,鈥� officials said
Firefighters have been using fireboats and drones, but the fire may burn for days, and DNA evidence has been lost
Greensboro responders are grappling with the tragedy, and the fire department deployed its peer-support team to the scene
Sans gear, Nicholas Perri Jr. 鈥済ained access to the well-involved vehicle and successfully removed the badly injured female driver,鈥� the Brookfield FD said
The former 鈥淭onight Show鈥� host may make a full recovery after sustaining second- and third-degree burns to his face, hand and chest
The former 鈥淭onight Show鈥� host is being treated at the Grossman Burn Center following the incident that injured the left side of his face
Elyria crews were battling a semi-trailer blaze on the Ohio Turnpike when the blast occurred
Bryan Aparicio and his girlfriend, Sue, were two of five people injured in the fuel tanker blaze
Delray Beach, Boca Raton and Palm Beach County fire rescue teams worked to put out the blaze, while EMS providers transported the injured
A bystander saw the Pilcher鈥檚 ambulance and got the EMS providers out, but paramedic and retired firefighter Don Parrish did not survive
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A 91-year-old patient died and a 36-year-old paramedic was severely injured when flames engulfed the back of the ambulance in a hospital parking lot
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鈥淲ords are difficult to come by鈥� the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services posted on Facebook
Shannon Wiggins called 911 to report the apartment fire, then drove to it
Before Lafayette firefighters and EMS crews arrived, Nick Bostic saw the flames while driving, stopped and ran inside
Shriner鈥檚 Children鈥檚 executive vice president said Shriners鈥� doctors, nurses and therapists had lengthy experience working with children suffering life-threatening burn injuries
The team treats low-acuity patients, reducing volume for ATCEMS and emergency departments
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鈥淚鈥檝e been here 30 years, and I鈥檝e never had this happen,鈥� said Captain Jon Moore with the Mesquite Fire Department
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