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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
Shriners Children’s Boston Researchers at Forefront of Discovery for Burn Care Innovations
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/12/Raman-Resonance-SpectroscopyShriners Children's Boston researchers have discovered a new use for a technology to provide information about a burn wound.
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News
A Potential Step Forward in Burn Care Treatment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/01/Hydrogel-ResearchA pair of researchers at Shriners Children's Boston is working to help improve the treatment of burn survivors through a first-of-its kind hydrogel.
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News
Shriners Children’s Boston Fellowship Program Promotes Promising Advances in Burn Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/02/Research-Promotes-Promising-Advances-in-Burn-CareIrina Filz von Reiterdank, M.D.'s work involving the genetic modification of transplant organs holds tremendous promise in the treatment of severe burn injuries.
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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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Patient Story
Father Credits Burn Team With Saving Daughter's Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Father-credits-burn-team-with-saving-daughters-lifeWhen she was 3, Lucy came to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California with Stevens-Johnson syndrome and her life on the line. Chief of Burns David Greenhalgh, M.D., and his team saved her life.
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Condition
First Degree Burn Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/First-Degree-BurnsShriners Children's treats first degree burns, which are considered superficial injuries that damage the top-most layer of the skin.
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Service
Care Management
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Care-ManagementThe care management team at Shriners Children's consists of registered nurses and social workers who act as resources for families throughout their plan of care.
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Patient Story
Gabriel’s Story: Mother of Baby Treated for Scald Burns Shares Message of Hope
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/05/Message-of-HopeAfter being burned in scalding bath water, 4-month-old Gabriel received transformative burn care at Shriners Children's Boston.
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Treatment
ICU Level Acute Burn Care
Our nurses provide ICU level acute burn care including managing specialized pain control and wound care, mechanical ventilation, monitoring and other interventions to regulate body temperature.