We are delighted to invite all participants to register for one or more seminars or workshops, offered by the interprofessional Zurich Burn Team, tailor-made for this precise interprofessional community of the ECPB. These sessions will be integrated into the scientific program and are scheduled to take place during shoulder times.

• How to register: You can register either online via this website or on-site.

• Availability: Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Costs: Participation in the workshops, seminars and the guided tours is free of charge for registered attendees.

• Important Note: Please note that several workshops and seminars take place simultaneously. Make sure to check the schedule carefully when booking to avoid time conflicts.

Program Details and Faculty:

Workshop: Splinting Management in Pediatric Hand Burns

This workshop covers the principles of child-appropriate splinting for pediatric burn patients. We will highlight common challenges, and share ideas for clinical practice. A short hands-on session provides participants with experience using splinting materials.

Lead:   Bigna Schulthess, Occupational Therapists, University Children’s Hospital Zurich

Salome Kurth, Occupational Therapists, University Children’s Hospital Zurich

Maximum number of participants/workshop:  20

Time Slot 1: Wednesday Nov 18, 26: 4:30 pm-5:10 pm, Seminar Room 3

Time Slot 2: Thursday Nov 19, 26: 4 pm-4:40 pm, Seminar Room 3

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Workshop: Scars: What the Tools Can Really Tell You

In this workshop, we will work hands-on with the tools you can use to measure scars objectively: Cutometer, DermaScan, DermalabCombo, Colorimeter, and 3D imaging. You will see what each one measures: elasticity, colour, thickness, texture and more. We will look at what the current evidence actually says about these measurements. We will also be honest about what works for us in practice versus what sounds good in theory, and when you're better off trusting your own assessment.

Lead: Rossella Sala: Study Coordinator, SSTaRC, University Children`s Hospital Zurich

Vivienne Woodtli: PhD Studentin, SSTaRC, University Children`s Hospital Zurich

Maximum number of participants/workshop: 20

Time Slot 1: Wednesday Nov 18, 26: 4 pm-4:30 pm, Seminar Room 4/5

Time Slot 2: Wednesday, Nov 18, 26: 4:45 pm-5:10 pm, Seminar Room 4/5

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Workshop: Camouflage Make-up

Camouflage make-up is a highly pigmented, full-coverage make-up that reliably and long-lastingly conceals scars and visible skin imperfections. By matching the colour of the affected area to the surrounding skin tone, attention is drawn away from the skin imperfection and towards a more even complexion. Camouflage make-up is individually matched to each person’s skin tone and is particularly gentle on the skin. In this workshop you will receive an introduction to the fundamentals of colour theory, learn how to determine your individual skin tone and discover how to apply the make-up professionally.

Lead: Bettina Hafner, Wound Care Specialist/ Make-up Artist , University Children`s Hospital Zurich, Switzerland

Maximum number of participants/workshop: 15

Time Slot 1: Thursday, Nov 19, 26: 4:45 pm-5:25, pm Seminar Room 3

Time Slot 2: Friday, Nov 20, 26: 8 am-8:40 am, Seminar Room 3

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Seminar: No Time to Burn Out: Stress, Red Flags, and Coping Strategies in Burn Care Teams

Professionals caring for children with burns and their families face repeated exposure to pain, distress, loss, and ethically challenging decisions, often under considerable organizational pressure. This workshop examines acute stress reactions and distinguishes burnout, secondary traumatic stress, moral distress, and other clinically relevant outcomes. Participants will learn to recognize red flags and identify when professional assessment is indicated. Individual coping, peer support, and organizational measures that can reduce avoidable strain within burn care teams will be addressed.

Lead: Markus Landolt, Professor, University Children's Hospital Zurich and Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Maximum number of participants/seminar: 20

Time Slot 1: Thursday, Nov 19, 26: 4 pm- 4:40 pm, Lecture Hall C

Time Slot 2: Friday, Nov 20, 26: 8 am-8:40 am, Lecture Hall C

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Guided Tours University Children`s Hospital Zurich

We invite you to discover the new University Children’s Hospital Zurich, one of Europe’s leading centres for paediatric medicine, opened in November 2024. Take a look behind the scenes of the acute-care hospital including the Pediatric Burn Center, and explore how the new campus is designed to function around the needs of children, families and medical teams. Discover its distinctive architecture and diverse art installations, including works by renowned artists such as James Turrell. The tour also offers a glimpse into the striking Research and Teaching Building and how its spaces are designed to support research, education, collaboration, and innovation.

Lead: Burn Team Members, University Children`s Hospital Zurich

Maximum number of participants/tour: 15

Meeting Point for all guided tours: Registration desk, Congress Venue

Timeslot 1: Tuesday, Nov 17, 26: 4 pm-4:45 pm

Timeslot 2: Wednesday, Nov 18, 26: 5:15 pm- 6 pm

Timeslot 3: Thursday, Nov 19, 26: 4 pm-4:45 pm