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Eleonora Lozano, an experienced pediatric burn physiotherapist, shares her journey working with burned children at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and Red Cross Children's Hospital, detailing the challenges and rewards of this specialized field.

Link to paper discussed in this episode: https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/429/618

More resources on management of burns: ISBI Practice Guidelines | International Society for Burns Injuries

Podcast website: https://physiotherapytraumatalks.buzzsprout.com
Book: Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy in Trauma: An Evidence-based Approach’ published by World Scientific: https://doi.org/10.1142/13509

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Whether you're a physiotherapy student, practicing clinician, or healthcare professional working with burn patients, this episode offers targeted, evidence-informed approaches to optimize outcomes. Refresh your knowledge about the role of positioning, manual hyperinflation, stretching, progressive mobilisation, and the 'physio pause' management strategy in patient management.

Link to paper that was discussed in this episode: doi: 10.4102/sajp.v78i1.1543

Podcast website: https://physiotherapytraumatalks.buzzsprout.com
Book: Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy in Trauma: An Evidence-based Approach’ published by World Scientific: https://doi.org/10.1142/13509

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What makes burns nursing unique? The world of burns care is explored with Katinka Rheeder, an experienced burns ICU nurse manager who has been working in trauma care since 1980. She shares her expertise in managing patients with burn injuries, highlighting how the multidisciplinary team approach ensures optimal outcomes for patients with complex injuries. For physiotherapists working with burns patients, this episode offers invaluable guidance on collaboration with nursing staff. As Katinka wisely notes, "We do not nurse on an island" – successful burns care depends on team work between all healthcare professionals involved.

Podcast website: https://physiotherapytraumatalks.buzzsprout.com
Book: Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy in Trauma: An Evidence-based Approach’ published by World Scientific: https://doi.org/10.1142/13509

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