Burn Program's Pre-Conference Course: JuLY 30, 2025
Date & Time:
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Course Check-in
3:00 PM – 3:05 PM | Welcome & Course Overview – Dr. Lourdes Castanon
3:05 PM – 5:05 PM | Burn Course
Course Overview
Join us for an engaging pre-conference burn course designed to enhance your ability to care for burn patients in austere environments. This interactive session combines essential knowledge with hands-on training to prepare participants for managing critical burn scenarios under challenging conditions.
Course Highlights:
· Fundamentals of Burn Management – Initial assessment and treatment
· Airway Compromise Recognition – Early signs and interventions
· Surgical Airway Cricothyrotomy – Emergency airway techniques
· IO Needles & Cutdowns – Through burned tissue for vascular access
· Compartment Syndrome & Escharotomies – Indications and procedures
· Burn Dressings & Application – Selecting and applying appropriate dressings
This fast-paced, hands-on course features five skill stations, ensuring participants gain confidence and practical experience in essential burn care techniques.
Registration Fee: $50.00
Participant Limit: 50 (Register early to secure your spot!)
Don’t miss this chance to expand your expertise in burn care and refine critical skills in a dynamic, real-world learning environment.
Meet the Burn Course Team
Lourdes Castañón, MD, FACS
Lourdes Castañón, MD, FACS
Lourdes Castañón, MD, FACS
Lourdes Castañón, MD, FACS, is the director of the Burn Program at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson and a clinical associate professor of surgery with the Department of Surgery, Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns, and Acute Care Surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.
Beverly Trutter, MD, MPH
Lourdes Castañón, MD, FACS
Lourdes Castañón, MD, FACS
Dr. Beverly Trutter, MD, MPH, is a Resident/Fellow in the Surgery Department at the University of Arizona.
Aaron Winter, ACNP
Aaron Winter, ACNP
Aaron Winter, ACNP
Aaron Winter, ACNP, is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner at Banner Health, committed to providing high-quality patient care and improving health outcomes.
Liz Brandt, RN
Aaron Winter, ACNP
Aaron Winter, ACNP
Liz Brandt, RN, is a dedicated nurse at Banner Health, known for her compassionate care and commitment to patient well-being. She plays a vital role in delivering high-quality healthcare services.
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