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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Workers were pouring aluminum billet out of the forge into a mold when the explosion occurred
A gas leak caused an explosion in an East Flatbush house in Brooklyn
Two patients were treated for burns and other injuries after an explosion and fire in Laurence Harbor
A woman was killed and a man injured in a suspected propane explosion in Jefferson Township
A teen worker died and another worker was injured after their aerial boom came in contact with power lines at the Great Bend Municipal Airport
One patient was flown to Ryder Trauma Center after an oven exploded inside the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens
First responders from at least 10 departments responded to the explosion in Lincoln
The National Park Service said the man was taking a short walk in the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in 123-degree heat when he either broke or lost his flip-flops
Two of the victims were critically injured in the explosion at a popular dining and shopping area in Whittier
Over 142 million people across the U.S. have been under heat alerts
Sizzling sidewalks and unshaded playgrounds pose risks for surface burns as air temperatures soar
Three people were injured, two critically when a hot air balloon came near power lines in Lowell
Rochester fire officials said a propane heater caught fire before the blast
Portland Fire Rescue said the person survived after possibly coming in contact with a 57,000-volt power line
Salem firefighters were alerted to an explosion and fire at the Tomo Japanese Steakhouse
The Riker’s Island captain suffered burns when her BWC suddenly ignited
The NYPD said the Florida man took out pamphlets espousing conspiracy theories, then doused himself in an accelerant
Deputy Alfredo Flores was one of two burned in a fire inside a mobile shooting range in October
Patients in the Pilot Point explosion suffered varying degrees of burns
Man doused himself with a liquid inside a barricaded area across from the Manhattan Criminal Court
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Los Angeles General Medical Center Dr. Molly Deane said it is remarkable the firefighters were not more severely injured
Two of the seven injured firefighters are in critical condition
The initial call for the Colorado Springs Community Response Medicine crew was for man lying near the water
Gasoline was poured into a fire pit after the fire did not ignite as expected
The 75-year-old Dalton man set himself on fire while using a lighter to open a bag of potato chips
