Front Line Surgery: Mastering Military Trauma Care

Deployed Burn Management

The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Season 1 Episode 7

In this episode of Frontline Surgery: Mastering Military Trauma Care, hosts Drs. Rachel Russo and Jay Yelon discuss the critical aspects of military burn care with Colonel (ret.) Lee Cancio, MD, a leading expert in the field. The conversation covers essential topics such as the preparation for managing burns in deployed settings, the principles of burn resuscitation, the importance of situational awareness, and the necessity of effective wound care. Dr. Cancio emphasizes the challenges faced by surgeons in resource-limited environments and the need for teamwork in providing optimal care. The discussion also touches on the potential for increased burn injuries in future conflicts and the importance of triage in managing casualties effectively.

Keywords: military trauma care, burn care, battlefield injuries, resuscitation, wound management, surgical training, emergency care, military medicine, trauma surgery, surgery

Literature Mentioned:
ACS M Curriculum - Burn Module
ABLS:  https://www.ameriburn.org/burn-care-team/education/advance-career/abls
ABLS NOW:  https://www.pathlms.com/american-burn-association