Part 2: Pre-hospital Burns with Krissie Stiles

In this conversation, we will examine the second part of the conversation with Krissie Stiles. In this episode, we look at the pain management, cooling, and safe transportation of burns. We then examine the complications, prevention strategies, coordination with burn centres, psychological impacts on patients and families, and continued care and rehabilitation in the conversation. We finally look at the training requirements, quality improvement processes, and memorable or challenging cases that our guest have treated and attended. As we delve into various aspects of pre-hospital burn care, from initial management to long-term outcomes, highlighting best practices, advancements, and real-world experiences.

 To do this I am joined by Kristina Stiles. Kristina is a nurse with burns and plastic surgery qualifications since 2003 and an MSc in Burn Care since 2019. She has led quality improvement projects developing Clinical Practice Guidelines and patient information initiatives. Kristina founded the British Burn Association’s Pre-Hospital Special Interest Group, collaborating across various specialities. Her award-winning projects include "The Burns Game," "Family Oops and Burns First Aid," and the "Saving Lives is Not Enough" report. An advocate for patient voices, she has received awards for "Outstanding Patient Care," "Innovation in Care," and "Effective Burn Care," and is an Ambassador of the Children's Burns Trust.

Here are the links to the burns charities:

• https://katiepiperfoundation.org.uk/https://dansfundforburns.org/https://cbtrust.org.uk/
• For support for burn survivors:https://adultburnsupportuk.org/
• Family Oops book:https://youtu.be/n7aDyugYJOM?si=l-h2d2dhdVB80g66https://cbtrust.org.uk/learning-zone/the-family-oops-and-burns-first-aid-ebook/ - Available for free on request from info@cbtrust.org.uk, but Krissie appreciates a donation in return.
• EMSB Course:https://www.britishburnassociation.org/emsb-courses/

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