Burns Off the Grid: High-Risk Burns in Low Resource Settings

Join us for a compelling case-based session exploring the management of high-risk burns in remote and resource-limited environments. Using a real-world scenario involving lithium-ion battery burns sustained during backcountry skiing, this presentation highlights the challenges faced by first responders providing on-site care and enroute management in rural settings.

Attendees will gain insight into:

• Initial assessment and stabilization of high-risk burns when resources are limited.

• Practical strategies for managing lithium-ion battery burns in austere environments.

• Coordination and decision-making during transport to higher-level care facilities.

• The receiving hospital’s perspective on preparation, triage, and definitive treatment.

• This session is designed for emergency medical providers, wilderness medicine practitioners, and clinicians interested in understanding the continuum of care for severe burns outside conventional hospital settings.

Panelists:

Alicia Williams, MD

USAISR Burn Center

Timothy Burton, MD

Corewell Health West

Joan Dolinak, MD

Clark Burn Center

Moderator:

Leopoldo Cancio, MD

USAISR Burn Center