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What is a Burn Center?

Burn centers offer specialized care for severe burn injuries, providing comprehensive treatment from emergency care to long-term recovery. These centers bring together expert teams, advanced resources, and comprehensive support to guide patients through every stage of their healing journey.


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Why Specialized Burn Centers Matter

Interdisciplinary Team

Burn centers bring together surgeons, nurses, therapists, and counselors for coordinated care.

Specialized Equipment

Facilities are equipped for advanced wound care, surgeries, and temperature-controlled recovery.

Whole-Person Care

Emotional, physical, and social needs are addressed throughout a patient’s recovery.

What is an ABA-Verified Burn Center?

An American Burn Association (ABA) Verified Burn Center has undergone a rigorous review to ensure it meets the highest standards for burn care. ABA verification confirms that the center has the specialized team, resources, and systems in place to deliver comprehensive treatment and support, from initial injury through recovery. Patients treated at an ABA-verified center can trust that their care meets nationally recognized benchmarks for quality and safety.


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Being treated at a verified burn center means access to specialized care that considers the whole patient—physically, emotionally, and socially. It's the gold standard in burn treatment.

Kevin Bailey, MD, FABA
Chair, ABA Verification Review Committee

Services Provided by Burn Centers

Acute Burn Care

Immediate assessment, fluid resuscitation, and wound stabilization

Surgical Procedures

Excision, grafting, reconstruction, and operative wound care

Rehabilitation Therapy

Physical and occupational therapy to regain movement and function

Outpatient Services

Follow-up wound care, pressure garments, therapy, and support

Mental Health Support

Counseling, social work services, and survivor support groups

Burn Prevention & Research

Some centers offer community education and lead clinical research

When to Seek Treatment at a Burn Center

Burns >10% of Body Surface Area

Especially second-degree or worse

Third-Degree Burns

Full-thickness skin damage requiring specialized intervention

Burns on Critical Areas

Face, hands, feet, joints, or genital areas

Chemical or Electrical Burns

Require targeted treatments and monitoring

Pediatric Patients

Especially when care is not available locally

Inhalation Injuries

Smoke or heat exposure to the airways or lungs