Burn Care Emergency Department
Commitment to Excellence
Pathway Hospital’s burn care emergency department in Bangalore offers fast, expert treatment for all types of burns. In addition, it is a hub for ongoing recovery. Our team includes emergency physicians, plastic surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists and psychologists. As a result, every patient receives holistic care for both medical and emotional needs.
Emergency Burn Care Treatment
Burn Pain Management
Burns cause severe pain, so relief must start at once. Our burn specialists in Bangalore use IV pain medicines and sedation during dressing changes. In addition, advanced non-stick dressings keep patients comfortable.
Hypothermia Management
Loss of skin makes the body lose heat very fast. Therefore, our burn care emergency team uses warmed IV fluids, warming blankets and heated rooms. This prevents hypothermia and protects vital organs.
Electrolyte Resuscitation
Major burns cause a rapid loss of fluids and electrolytes. For this reason, we start burn fluid resuscitation right away. We also monitor urine output and blood tests to prevent burn shock and kidney injury.
Complex Burn Wound Care
Deep, electrical and chemical burns need expert wound care. For example, our plastic surgeons provide debridement, advanced dressings and skin grafting. As a result, wounds heal faster with less scarring.
FAQs
Burn Care Emergency – Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about burn first aid, emergency burn treatment and recovery at Pathway renew Burn Care Emergency Department in Bangalore.
Call Burn EmergencyWhat should I do immediately after a burn injury?
First, move away from the source of the burn. Then cool the area under clean, cool running water for 10–20 minutes. Next, remove rings, watches or tight clothing near the burn, unless they are stuck to the skin. After that, cover the burn loosely with a clean cloth or cling film. However, never apply ice, butter, toothpaste or oil, and do not burst blisters. For more first aid advice, see the WHO fact sheet on burns.
When should a burn be treated in a burn care emergency?
Go to a burn care emergency if the burn is larger than the patient’s palm. Similarly, deep burns that look white, leathery or charred need urgent care. Burns on the face, hands, feet, genitals or joints also need a specialist. In addition, electrical burns, chemical burns and smoke inhalation are always emergencies. Children, elderly people and diabetic patients should also be seen at once.
What happens when a burn patient arrives at Pathway Hospital?
First, our emergency team checks the airway, breathing and the size and depth of the burn. Next, we start pain control and fluid and electrolyte resuscitation. At the same time, we take steps to prevent hypothermia and infection. Finally, the burn team cleans and dresses the wound and plans the next step, such as day-care dressing, admission or surgery.
How are burns classified – first, second and third degree?
First-degree burns affect only the outer skin and cause redness and pain. Second-degree burns reach deeper layers, so they cause blisters and severe pain. Third-degree burns destroy all layers of the skin. As a result, they may look white, brown or charred and may feel numb. Deep burns usually need specialist care and skin grafting.
Will I need skin grafting or plastic surgery after a burn?
Deep second- and third-degree burns often need surgery, such as debridement and skin grafting. This helps the wound heal faster and keeps joints moving. In addition, our plastic surgeons, Dr. Ritesh Venkatesh and Dr. Umesh, offer burn scar reconstruction, contracture release and scar revision.
How do I contact the burn care emergency team?
Call our burn care emergency helpline at +91 88677 54404. Our team will guide you on first aid. Meanwhile, we prepare for the patient’s arrival, so treatment can begin without delay.