

Dr. DeMello
Experienced British military medical officer and burns specialist with over 40 years working in burn care, served 1976–2013 and chaired the pre-hospital special interest group of the British Burns Association.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 42min
PFC Podcast: Burns In The Austere Environment
Dr. DeMello, a British military medical officer and burns specialist with over 40 years in burn care. He talks about practical pre-hospital burn management and keeping trauma priorities clear. Discussion covers realistic TBSA estimation, pragmatic fluid strategies, airway timing and nebulized epinephrine, analgesia choices like ketamine, escharotomy planning, rapid cooling while avoiding hypothermia, and common mistakes to avoid.


