Download or read book Standards and recommendations for burns care in mass casualty incidents written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2024-11-15 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mass burn incidents can be smaller scale but high-impact emergencies that generate a large number of casualties with significant injuries and extensive care needs, readily overwhelming local health-care capacity and capabilities. This document provides practical guidance for the building and operationalization of specialist burn Emergency Medical Teams and surge capacities for mass burn incidents. It encompasses operational requirements, technical standards and clinical recommendations.