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Burn Care

Healing burns. Restoring lives.

 Emergency Burn Care

If you need immediate treatment, go to the UTMB Health Emergency Room right away. Our team will make sure you receive specialized burn care through the Blocker Burn Unit.

For non-emergencies, fill out a Clinic Appointment Request to schedule care as a new burn patient.

Emergency Room, Galveston

Burn injuries can be life-changing, but you don’t have to face recovery alone. At UTMB, our Burn Care team is dedicated to helping you heal with compassionate, expert care. We use advanced treatments to manage burns from heat, chemicals, electricity, and inhalation injuries, supporting your journey every step of the way.

From emergency care to long-term rehabilitation, our specialized team works together to rebuild your strength and well-being. With a focus on comfort and recovery, we offer personalized care that addresses your physical and emotional needs. You’re not just a patient, you’re part of our community, and we’re here to help you reclaim your life with dignity and support.

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 Conditions We Commonly Treat

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  Services & Procedures

  Your Care Team Each provider may treat different conditions. Click on a profile to see their areas of specialty.

  Additional Resources

Burn Care Referral and Severity Guide

  • When to Refer to the Burn Center

    Refer patients to our Burn Center if they experience any of the following:

    • Second-degree burns covering more than 10% of the body
    • Third-degree burns of any size
    • Burns on critical areas (face, hands, feet, genitalia, perineum, major joints)
    • Electrical burns, including lightning injuries
    • Chemical burns
    • Inhalation injuries
    • Burns with preexisting medical conditions that may affect recovery
    • Burns combined with trauma, where the burn poses the highest risk
    • Patients requiring special social, emotional, or rehabilitative care
  • Download Referral Guidelines

  • Burn Severity Determination

    Severity LevelCharacteristicsTBSA Calculation
    SuperficialDry, red, easily blanching, sometimes painful Example: SunburnNot counted
    Superficial Partial ThicknessMoist, red, blanching, blisters, very painfulCounted
    Deep Partial ThicknessDrier, more pale, less blanching, less painCounted
    Full ThicknessDry, leathery texture, variable color (white, brown, black), loss of pin prick sensationCounted

     

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