Fire & Skin: An Introduction to Burn Medicine

This webinar provides a comprehensive clinical overview of burn management, designed to equip legal professionals with the fundamental skills needed to assess and treat burn injuries effectively. Participants will explore the physiological role of the skin and its anatomical layers as a foundation for differentiating between burn depths and etiologies. The session transitions from initial assessment—including essential burn surface area calculations—to evidence-based treatment strategies, healing trajectories, and the management of potential complications. Furthermore, the presentation highlights critical nuances in pediatric versusadult care and offers guidance on identifying "burn mimics" to ensure diagnostic accuracy in high-stakes environments.

Highlights
​​​​​​​1. Functions and Layers of Skin
2. Degrees of Burns
3. Types of Burns
4. Burn Calculations
5. Treatment and Healing
6. Complications
7. Pediatric Considerations
8. Burn Mimics