Pediatric Burns: Severity, First Aid, and When to Refer

Authors

• Mike Smith
• Pablo Aguayo, Children's Mercy Kansas CityFollow

Files

Document Type

Podcast

Hosts

Michael Smith

Featured Speaker

Pablo Aguayo, MD

Length of Episode

14:58

Description

This episode explains burn depth, TBSA estimation, and practical first aid that reduces complications—essential for pediatricians and ER providers who triage children with burns. Pablo Aguayo, MD (Children’s Mercy) walks through burn classification (superficial to fourth-degree), scald burns, and American Burn Association referral criteria. Keywords: pediatric burns, burn severity, burn first aid, scald injuries, TBSA, burn center referral. For more resources and show notes, visit the Pediatrics in Practice CME Podcast page and subscribe for updates.

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Publication Date

5-11-2026

Disciplines

Pediatrics

Recommended Citation

Smith, Mike and Aguayo, Pablo, "Pediatric Burns: Severity, First Aid, and When to Refer" (2026). Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast. 62.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/cme_podcast/62