Ep 156: Understanding Pediatric Burns: Prevention and treatment with Matt Young, MD

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In this conversation, pediatrician and burn expert, Dr. Matt Young  reviews the common causes of burns in children, reviews practical tips for parents to keep their children safe from burns.  He also discusses the most up to date treatment for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree burns.  Dr Matt Young is the medical director of pediatric outpatient service at the UCLA West Valley Medical Center, burn center.   Dr Young has been working at the burn center since 1978 and we thank him for sharing his expertise on this podcast!

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