When a patient is referred to Shands Burn Center at the University of Florida, he or she is evaluated and a treatment plan is developed incorporating the appropriate services based on his or her individual medical status and needs.

The American Burn Association through the American College of Surgeons identified the following criteria as requiring referral to a burn center after initial assessment and treatment at an emergency department:

• second-degree burns greater than or equal to 10 percent of the total body surface area
• burns that involve the face, hands, feet, genitalia, perineum or major joints
• third-degree burns in any age group
• electrical burns, including lightning injury
• chemical burns
• inhalation injury
• pre-existing medical disorders that could complicate management, prolong recovery or affect mobility
• burns and concomitant trauma (other injuries such as broken bones; fractures; brain injuries; inhalation injuries or abdominal trauma) in which injury poses the greatest risk of morbidity or mortality
• children needing qualified personnel and equipment
• patients who require special social, emotional or long-term rehab intervention

Information

To make a referral to Shands Burn Center at the University of Florida or request an emergency burn treatment poster, call (352) 265-0200.

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Make an Appointment

To make an appointment or find out more information about the Burn Center at Shands at the University of Florida, please call 352.265.8000 or toll-free 1.800.749.7424

You may also email our Consultation Center (consult@shands.ufl.edu) or use our secure online form.