Kansas City, Kan- Ezra Crutchfield, a 17-year-old, suffered severe burns when a gas can exploded during a bonfire.

He was treated at the University of Kansas Health System's Burnett Burn Center, where he was burned on 46% of his body.

Advanced treatments like NexoBrid, an enzymatic debridement gel, helped reduce his hospital stay to 34 days.

Ezra Crutchfield, patient

•  Ezra recounts the accident, describing how he jumped into nearby lake to extinguish the fire.
• Ezra plans to attend barber school and expresses his gratitude for the medical staff at the Burnett Burn Center.

Dr. Julia Slater, Director of Burnett Burn Center, The University of Kansas Health System

• Dr. Slater explains the use of NexoBrid, a topical gel derived from pineapple stems, to differentiate between dead and healthy tissue.
• She discusses modern burn protocols, including goal-directed fluid resuscitation and the use of a new vertical bed to improve lung volumes and decrease inflammation.

Anne Schwartz, Physical Therapist, The University of Kansas Health System

• Ezra’s therapist explains the importance of positioning and range of motion exercises to promote healing and reduce swelling.
• She highlights the importance of patient motivation in recovery and the impact of new technologies on burn care.