Objectives
- Recognize the socioeconomic factors involved in long-term management of major burn injuries
- Understand the basic elements of nutritional management of pediatric and adult burn patients
- Advance knowledge of the common pharmacotherapeutics used in pediatric and adult burn patients
- Develop a greater understanding of the ethical implications involved with surgical intervention on patients, families, physicians and healthcare workers
- Actively participate in ongoing educational opportunities at the weekly Burn Conference
- Prepare for the operating room experience by familiarizing oneself with a basic understanding of operative procedures and principles of surgery
Description
- Observe acute resuscitation and stabilization
- Observe debridement and grafting of burn wounds
- Learn basic wound management and follow-up care
- Evaluate nutritional, immunologic, and input and output status
- Participate in rounds and conferences
- Be actively involved in surgical critical care
- Typical daily schedule: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Night call/special requirements: 6 home calls for emergency admissions
Anjay Khandelwal, MD, Elective Director
