Let’s talk burns – Join general surgery resident Dr. Oluseye Oduyale for a discussion with Dr. John Kirby, director of the Burn and Wound Healing Programs at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. This episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast will focus on the management of burn patients and serves as a companion to Chapter 10 of the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery.

In this episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast, Dr. Kirby, a trauma, acute, and critical care surgeon, discusses the management of burn patients. We explore topics ranging from initial assessment to airway management, fluid requirements, and the importance of consulting specialized burn centers. Dr. Kirby shares insights from the Washington Manual and emphasizes the need for comprehensive, multidisciplinary approaches to burn care, highlighting the contributions of professional societies like the American Burn Association. Essential considerations for severe burns and patient referrals are also extensively reviewed.

Guest Host:

Oluseye Oduyale, MD – General surgery resident at WashU Medicine.

Guest:

John P. Kirby, MD – Associate Professor of Surgery for the Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery. He specializes in trauma surgery, wound healing, and acute critical care.

Notes:

ABA = American Burn Association (https://ameriburn.org/)

SBAR = Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation

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