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Where
is the Burn Center located?
We are located in the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the West
End area of Nashville, Tennessee. Click here
for detailed directions and maps.
What
are visiting hours?
Intensive
Care Patients:
9 am to 9:15
am
1 pm to 1:15 pm
5 pm to - 5:15 pm
8 pm to 8:15 pm
Step-Down
Rehab Patients:
9 am to 9 pm
When
should I bring a patient to the Burn Center?
Seek medical treatment in the Burn Center when: (Click
to learn more)
- A burn covers a large area, especially if blistering occurs.
- There is extreme pain or loss of sensation.
- Burns occur to face, eyes, hands or feet.
- A burn involves chemicals or electricity.
- There is smoke inhalation due to fire exposure.
- A burn does not appear to be healing appropriately.
How
do I wash a burn wound?
Wash burns, grafts or donors every 12 hours until they are healed, using
a non-perfumed, mild, antibacterial soap. May take a warm bath in a clean
tub or shower using a soft spray. Use a clean washcloth for EACH wound
site to prevent the possible spread of infection. Use another washcloth
for the rest of your body. Do not scrub. Pat dry. Click
to learn more about wound care.
What
kind of educational programs does the Burn Center provide?
The Burn Center can come to your school or nursing home and give lectures.
For more information, please contact Michelle
Terrell (615) 322-6049.
What
services are available for victims who are children?
A Child-Life Specialist will be available for pediatric patients and children
of adult patients.
Vanderbilt
University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative
action.