When you’ve experienced a burn injury, you want to heal—and get back to your life—as quickly and safely as possible. At Banner Health, our experienced burn specialists provide high-quality, compassionate care to support your full recovery, both physically and emotionally.
Burn care is a highly specialized field that requires a dedicated team. At Banner Health, your care team may include:
Your family is also a vital part of your recovery team. They provide emotional support and help our team understand your needs and preferences.
Here are answers to some of the most common questions we hear from burn patients and their families:
One job of your skin is to help regulate your body temperature. When the skin is damaged by a burn, it can’t perform this function. We keep hospital rooms warm to help your body maintain a safe temperature while your skin heals. Please do not adjust the thermostat.
You can ask any of our nurses or doctors. We encourage open communication to help ease your stress and support your healing. It may be helpful to keep a notebook and write down your questions as you think of them.
This depends on several factors, including:
As a general guideline, patients may stay about one day in the hospital for each 1% of body surface burned. For example, a person with burns on 25% of their body might stay for approximately 25 days.
Surgery is sometimes necessary for deep (third-degree) burns, which may not heal well on their own. In these cases, skin grafts are often used to promote healing. Your doctor will talk with you about whether surgery is needed based on your injury.
Wound care is essential for healing and preventing infection. It typically involves:
This is usually done twice a day to promote healing and reduce the risk of complications.
Swelling is your body’s natural response to burn injuries. Fluid moves to the injured area, which can cause visible swelling in your arms, legs, face, hands or feet. This can be uncomfortable, but we’ll help manage it as part of your care.
Burns are usually described by how deeply they damage the skin:
Your care team will evaluate your burn severity and tailor your treatment plan accordingly.
At Banner Health, we’re not just treating burns - we’re treating people. Our compassionate team is here to support you physically, emotionally and mentally every step of the way.
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