Disaster Webinar Series- Beyond the Battlefield: Preparing for Burn Surge During Large-Scale Combat Operations

December 9, 2026 | 1:00 PM CT

As planning for potential Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) continues to evolve, civilian burn centers and healthcare systems must consider how they would respond to a significant increase in burn casualties. This webinar will explore emerging military planning assumptions, potential casualty projections, and the coordination needed between military and civilian healthcare systems. Panelists will discuss the role of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), along with the operational and fiscal challenges that could affect burn center readiness. Attendees will gain perspective on current developments, areas of uncertainty, and practical considerations for strengthening burn surge preparedness.

Attendees will gain insight into:

• Emerging LSCO planning assumptions and potential implications for civilian burn care.

• Projected casualty needs and the capacity required to support a large-scale burn surge.

• Military-civilian healthcare coordination and the role of NDMS in disaster response.

• Operational, financial, and resource challenges facing burn centers as they prepare for potential surge events.

This session is designed for burn care professionals, burn center leaders, emergency preparedness and disaster response teams, healthcare administrators, and others involved in regional and national burn surge planning.

Panelists:

• Leopoldo Cancio, MD, FACS, FABA, FCCM, USAISR Burn Center

• Jeffrey Carter, MD, FACS, FABA, University Medical Center New Orleans

• Jeffrey Shupp, MD, FACS, FABA, The Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center