Samuel Mandell, M.D., M.P.H., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in trauma surgery, surgical critical care, and comprehensive care of burn-injured patients. Dr. Mandell also serves as Burn Section Chief and Director of the Parkland Regional Burn Center in Dallas, Texas.

Objectives for this series:
By the end of listening to this two-part series, learners should be able to:

1. Describe the key elements of the initial evaluation and resuscitation of the burn injured pediatric patient.

2. Recognize risk factors and clinical features of inhalation injury.

3. Recognize risk factors and clinical features of carbon monoxide and cyanide poisoning.

4. Estimate the total body surface area (TBSA) burned.

5. Recall general indications for transfer to a specialty burn center.

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