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Shriners Children’s Gives Burn Survivor a Positive Outlook on Life

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For six weeks, Tommy was in a medically induced coma and woke up at Shriners Children’s Northern California’s ICU. His hands and legs were badly burned, needing over surgeries to save them.

Service

Pressure Garment Therapy

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At Shriners Children's, pressure garment therapy is used to manage scars caused by severe burn wounds.

physician applies pressure garments to female patient arm

Condition

Second Degree Burn Care

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Shriners Children's treats second degree burns or partial thickness burns which destroy the top and middle layers of the skin.

News

Tips to Keeping Your Family Burn Free this Summer

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Have a safe summer with your family and stay burn free.

Mother and daughter walking in water at beach at sunset

News

School and Community Reintegration for Pediatric Burn Patients

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Shriners Children’s Boston has several programs designed to help our patients reintegrate at school and in their communities following a long hospital stay due to burn injury.

News

The After Burns Club Helps Create a Safe and Fun Space for Patients

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A special program helps pediatric burn patients find support and encouragement.

group of burn patients smiling for a photo

News

Burn Awareness Week 2022: Burning Issues in the Kitchen!

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/02/Burn-Awareness-Week-2022-Bos

This year Burn Awareness Week is focusing on safe cooking for the whole family.

February 6-12 is Burn Awareness Week. Cartoon illustration of burn sources with Boots the Bear and Brewster the Coffee Pot.

News

The ABCs of Burn Care for School Age Children - A Resource for School Nurses

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/09/ABCs-of-Burn-Care-for-School-Age-Children

As students head back to school this fall, it is important for school nurses to be aware of the common sources of burn injuries.

Treatment

Inpatient Rehabilitation Following Burn Injury

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Shriners Children's inpatient rehabilitation advances healing and mobility following a burn injury

female therapist and male patient during therapy session

Patient Story

Carrie's Inspiring Story of Healing

https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Carries-inspiring-story-of-healing

Just three days before her 17th birthday, Carrie was in a horrific car accident less than five miles from her home. She sustained second, third and fourth degree burns over 70% of her body and suffered a serious brain injury. Carrie was airlifted to Massachusetts General Hospital, then transferred t...

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