Workshops
Workshop 1, 6, 11: Triage in Burn Mass Casualties
Thomas Leclerc, Stian Almeland
Effective triage is a critical component in the management of burn mass casualty incidents, where rapid decision-making is essential to optimize outcomes and ensure the best use of limited resources.
This workshop will provide an overview of triage principles specific to burn disasters, including assessment of burn severity, prioritization of care, and allocation of patients to appropriate levels of treatment. Participants will explore the differences between conventional triage and burn-specific approaches in mass casualty settings.
Particular attention will be given to the challenges of performing accurate and consistent triage under pressure, as well as the importance of standardized protocols and training in improving response efficiency.
Through practical examples and interactive discussion, this workshop aims to strengthen participants’ understanding of burn triage and enhance preparedness for real-world scenarios.
Workshop 2, 7, 12 : Dressings in Burn Care
Sigrid Brokke, Grégoire Bondu, Klaudia Kokkola, Gaelle Smith, Dominique Potokar, Lottie Armitage
Optimal wound management is a fundamental component of burn care; it directly influences healing outcomes, infection prevention, pain, and long-term sequelae. Selecting and applying appropriate dressings for burn patients remains complex and requires a personalized approach that takes into account the depth of the burn, the stage of healing, the patient’s characteristics, and available resources.
In this workshop, we will address the issue of wound care in the event of a burn mass casualties into our specialized centers. Mass influxes are rare and unpredictable, but they present our institutions with a real challenge. Faced with the potential need to provide a massive volume of care within a limited timeframe, with logistical challenges in mind, we as healthcare professionals must reflect on these issues.
Through a combination of discussion and hands-on sessions, we will explore this topic, drawing on feed-back from the field and various dressing techniques. The aim of this session is to raise awareness of this specific aspect of burn wound management, thereby helping to improve the quality of care in our burn units.
Workshop 3, 8, 13: Clinical Cases Discussion
Athina Lavrentieva, Clemens Schiestl, Gordana Georgieva, Roman Chornopyshchuk, Sophia Papadopoulou
The discussion of clinical cases offers a valuable opportunity to bridge theory and practice, particularly in the complex settings of burn care and burn mass casualty incidents.
This session will present a selection of representative cases from both routine clinical practice and mass casualty scenarios, highlighting key challenges in assessment, triage, treatment, and multidisciplinary management. Through structured analysis, participants will explore different approaches and consider the factors influencing decision-making under both standard and high-pressure conditions.
Particular attention will be given to critical decision points, complications, and lessons learned, including how strategies may need to adapt when resources are limited and demand is high.
This session aims to promote interactive learning, encourage exchange of experience, and support continuous improvement in both everyday burn care and disaster preparedness.
Workshop 4, 9, 14: Acute Surgical Management
Raluca Tatar Bulea, Robert Zajicek, Tom Potokar, Roger Alcock
Acute surgical management is a cornerstone of burn care, playing a critical role in reducing morbidity and improving survival in patients with severe injuries. Timely and appropriate surgical intervention is essential to control infection, promote wound healing, and optimize functional and aesthetic outcomes.
This session will provide an overview of key principles in the acute surgical management of burn patients, including early excision, wound coverage strategies, and prioritization of surgical interventions in complex cases. It will also address decision-making in resource-limited and high-pressure environments, such as during burn mass casualty incidents.
Particular attention will be given to multidisciplinary coordination, perioperative considerations, and the integration of surgical care within the broader treatment pathway.
This session aims to highlight best practices and current approaches to acute burn surgery, supporting clinicians in delivering effective and timely care.