Many of the most serious burn and trauma injuries can be prevented by avoiding unnecessary risks, according to Dr. R. Dewayne Edwards, chief burn surgeon, surgical critical care and trauma surgeon at DHR Health, who said public awareness and timely medical care remain essential to improving patient outcomes.

Many of the most serious burn and trauma injuries can be prevented by avoiding unnecessary risks, according to Dr. R. Dewayne Edwards, chief burn surgeon, surgical critical care and trauma surgeon at DHR Health, who said public awareness and timely medical care remain essential to improving patient outcomes.