Burn Care
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Staffed by a highly skilled team of physicians, therapists, and psychologists, Good Shepherd's comprehensive Burn Care Program is designed to ease the transition from an acute care burn unit to a rehabilitation setting. All involved disciplines work closely together to help maximize functional independence and facilitate the return to home and community.
As a burn patient, you may have a need for wound cleansing and application of dressings once or sometimes twice a day. You also may require splinting and special positioning for comfort and to prevent the formation of contractures. Contractures are a shortening of the tissue, usually involving a joint or other movable part, resulting in a loss of range of motion. Movement therapy is important as scar tissue is a continual threat to normal movement. Good Shepherd also closely monitors nutritional intake, as you may require special supplements.
Due to smoke inhalation injuries, you may require respiratory or breathing treatments. In addition, your speech and swallowing may be impaired and you may require speech and language therapy to regain these abilities. To support the transition to outpatient therapy, a day rehabilitation program is also available.
Burn care does not stop once you go home. Ongoing treatment will help improve motion and mobility, address issues related to self-image, and enable a return to previous activity levels and roles within one's family and community.
For more information on the Good Shepherd Burn Care Program, contact us today or call 1-888-44-REHAB (24 hours a day, 365 days a year).
Burn Care Program
- Skin care and scar tissue management including garment prescription and fitting
- Adaptations and training for daily living and everyday tasks
- Mobility training, including ambulation and functional transfers
- Hand therapy
- Thorough exercise regimen designed to improve motion and strength
- Community re-integration through therapeutic recreation and outings
- Emotional support and counseling
- Infection control (IV antibiotics)
- Nutritional therapy (TPN, PEG/tube feeding)
- Aquatherapy
- Family education
- Outpatient therapy available after inpatient discharge
- Evaluation, prescription, and provision of equipment
- Family conferences
- Home visits
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