Burn Care & Dressing Changes
Available at both our Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations
Expert Burn Care & Professional Dressing Changes
Burn injuries require proper medical evaluation to prevent infection and promote optimal healing. We provide comprehensive burn assessment, professional wound care, and regular dressing changes for first, second, and third-degree burns. Walk-ins welcome at both Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations, open daily 8am-8pm.
When to Seek Professional Burn Care
- Burns larger than 3 inches in diameter
- Deep burns with white, charred, or leathery appearance
- Burns on face, hands, feet, genitals, or major joints
- Chemical or electrical burns
- Signs of infection: increased pain, redness, swelling, pus, or fever
- Burns that don't heal within two weeks
- Existing burn dressing needs changing
- Pain not controlled with over-the-counter medication
- Burns in children, elderly, or immunocompromised patients
- Uncertainty about burn severity or proper care
Our Comprehensive Burn Care Protocol
Our medical providers perform thorough burn assessments to determine depth, extent, and infection risk. We provide professional wound cleaning, appropriate dressing application, pain management, and tetanus prophylaxis when needed. For ongoing care, we schedule regular dressing changes and monitor healing progress to prevent complications.
What to Expect During Your Burn Care Visit
Diagnostic Capabilities
Burn Recovery & Dressing Change Schedule
First-degree burns typically heal in 3-7 days without scarring. Second-degree burns may take 2-3 weeks and require regular dressing changes every 2-3 days initially. Third-degree burns need specialist referral and extended care. Keep burns clean and dry between dressing changes, take prescribed pain medication as directed, watch for infection signs (increased redness, warmth, pus, fever), and return for scheduled follow-ups. Avoid sun exposure to healing burns for at least one year to prevent permanent discoloration. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. For urgent but non-emergency conditions, visit True Compassion Urgent Care at either our Palm Beach Gardens or Stuart location. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.
Available at Both Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
No appointment is necessary. We welcome walk-ins daily from 8am to 8pm at both our Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locations. For scheduled dressing changes, we can arrange convenient follow-up times.
Seek professional care for burns larger than 3 inches, burns on sensitive areas (face, hands, feet, genitals, joints), deep burns with white or charred appearance, chemical or electrical burns, signs of infection, or if you're unsure about severity. When in doubt, have it evaluated by our medical providers.
Dressing change frequency depends on burn severity and healing progress. Second-degree burns typically need changes every 2-3 days initially, then less frequently as healing progresses. We'll provide a specific schedule based on your burn assessment.
We prioritize pain management during burn care. We can provide pain medication before dressing changes and prescribe appropriate pain relief for home use. Most patients find professional dressing changes more comfortable than attempting them at home.
Bring your photo ID, insurance card, list of current medications, and tetanus immunization records if available. If you've already been treating the burn, bring any products you've been using so we can review them.
We can provide initial evaluation and treatment for chemical and electrical burns. However, these burns often require specialist consultation due to potential internal damage. We'll assess your specific situation and arrange appropriate referrals if needed.
Yes, we treat burn injuries in patients of all ages. Children's burns require special attention due to their thinner skin and higher infection risk. We provide gentle, age-appropriate care and clear instructions for parents.
Scarring depends on burn depth and proper care. First-degree burns typically don't scar. Second-degree burns may cause minimal scarring with proper treatment. Third-degree burns usually result in scarring and may require specialist care. We provide guidance on scar prevention and minimization techniques.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The content on this page is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions about a medical condition.
In case of a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Do not rely on this information for emergency medical treatment.
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Ready to Get Care?
Walk-ins welcome at both locations. Open daily 8am-8pm.