Current articles, research papers and news focused on improving burn care, preventing burn injuries and fostering multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary support.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Find a Burn Centre
Burn Centres across Canada are at the forefront of care from the initial injury, during hospitalization and rehabilitation, and in the long-term recovery and adaptation throughout the life course. This list includes the websites and contact information for centres in Canadian cities.
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Other Burn Associations
A list of other burn associations around the world.
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Burn Prevention Organizations
A list of burn prevention organizations.
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Related Survivor Organizations
A list of related organizations for Burn Survivors
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Statistics compiled by the Association
Burns are a global public health problem, accounting for an estimated 180 000 deaths annually. The majority of these occur in low- and middle-income countries and almost two thirds occur in the WHO African and South-East Asia regions.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
The importance of provider expertise in burn care
Burn Care: Provider Expertise and Quick Decisions are a Patient’s Best Chance for Survival.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Canadian Burn Survivors Community
The Canadian Burn Survivor Community connects members and is the conduit for members of the Burn Community. The Community includes Burn Survivors, Fire Fighters, Health Care Professionals and anyone affected by the trauma of burns.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Overview of the diagnosis process for patients
If you go to a doctor for burn treatment, he or she will assess the severity of your burn by examining your skin. He or she may recommend that you be transferred to a burn center if your burn covers more than 10 percent of your total body surface area, is very deep, is on the face, feet or groin, or meets other criteria established by the American Burn Association.