Burn injuries are some of the most dramatic trauma patients EMS providers encounter — but the real danger often isn’t the burn itself. In this episode, we break down the different types of burns, how to assess burn severity, and why airway compromise, fluid loss, and infection risk make burn patients especially dangerous.

Mike, Max, and Jonathan walk through thermal, chemical, and electrical burns, the difference between superficial and full-thickness injuries, and how tools like the Rule of Nines help providers quickly estimate burn severity in the field. From scene safety to cooling burns and recognizing when a patient needs rapid transport to a burn center, this episode focuses on the priorities that matter most during burn emergencies.

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Episode Breakdown

00:00 – Intro, sponsor shou ...