Introduction

6th October 2009

Programme for the day:IntroductionType, cause and depth of burnWounds and scarsSurgical managementKey issues in burn careTherapy in burn careBurn patient’s journeyCase studiesSumming upResource centre

Global95% of burns occur in low income countriesBurns are more common in lower socio-economic

groupsFire related burns are the 6th leading cause of

death for 5-14 year olds and 8th for 15-29 year olds in low income countries

Burns are one of the few injury mechanisms that have a higher death toll amongst women rather than men

Burns cause not only death but disability and disfigurement

Mulongo is the only burn unit in UgandaASF – U is the only set up for acid survivors

in AfricaASF – U has the only pressure garment

production unit in UgandaSerious lack of health care staff who have

sufficient burn knowledge and experienceGlobally acid burns are the least common of

all major causes of burns

Suffering

Challenging

Massive learning opportunities

Rewarding

Life changing

Why?You may be the only person in contact with

the survivor, you may be seeing the survivor in the community

Capacity buildingKnow how to refer and networkRespect and trustStrategy and policyEfficiency and effectivenessExamples (4)

Life and death

Scarring

Psychological and reintegration