26th Annual Southern Region Burn Conference

A multidisciplinary, systematic approach to burn care assessment, management and rehabilitation is essential for improving patient outcomes and enhancing quality of life. After participating in this peer-reviewed conference, attendees should be better prepared to implement current treatments, apply evidence-based practices, and execute burn prevention strategies and community outreach programs. After participating in this activity, participants should have increased knowledge and be more competent to:

• -->Discuss advances in burn care research Implement an evidence-based wound management program
• -->Describe surgical interventions, scar and pain management
• -->Explain infection control, nutritional support and rehabilitation strategies
• -->Comprehend positive effects of prevention programs, rehabilitative camps and community re-integration