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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Gives Burn Survivor a Positive Outlook on Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Burn-Survivor-TommyFor 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.
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Service
Pressure Garment Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pressure-Garment-TherapyAt Shriners Children's, pressure garment therapy is used to manage scars caused by severe burn wounds.
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Condition
Second Degree Burn Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Second-Degree-BurnsShriners Children's treats second degree burns or partial thickness burns which destroy the top and middle layers of the skin.
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News
Tips to Keeping Your Family Burn Free this Summer
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/07/Keep-Family-Burn-FreeHave a safe summer with your family and stay burn free.
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News
School and Community Reintegration for Pediatric Burn Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/School-and-Community-Reintegration-for-Pediatric-Burn-PatientsShriners 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.
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News
The After Burns Club Helps Create a Safe and Fun Space for Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/03/After-Burns-ClubA special program helps pediatric burn patients find support and encouragement.
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News
Burn Awareness Week 2022: Burning Issues in the Kitchen!
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/02/Burn-Awareness-Week-2022-BosThis year Burn Awareness Week is focusing on safe cooking for the whole family.
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News
The ABCs of Burn Care for School Age Children - A Resource for School Nurses
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/09/ABCs-of-Burn-Care-for-School-Age-ChildrenAs students head back to school this fall, it is important for school nurses to be aware of the common sources of burn injuries.
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Treatment
Inpatient Rehabilitation Following Burn Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Inpatient-Rehabilitation-Following-Burn-InjuryShriners Children's inpatient rehabilitation advances healing and mobility following a burn injury
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Patient Story
Carrie's Inspiring Story of Healing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Carries-inspiring-story-of-healingJust 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...