Frostbite is not a health condition limited to severe weather conditions. The healthcare teams at Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America (BRCA) treat all mechanisms of cold injury ranging from botched cryotherapy procedures to ice packs and meat lockers. It is important to understand that frostbite can occur outside of nature, and it is possible […]

For burn survivors, healing happens one step at a time. Burn injuries can require a lifetime commitment from inpatient critical and acute care to outpatient rehabilitation and reconstruction. Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America (BRCA) and our nationwide care teams are there with our patients through our extensive burn and reconstructive program. As part of […]

Chemical burns are dangerous burn injuries that can happen at home and work. From children and adults burned by cleaning products, such as bleach, to factory workers burned by chemical substances, Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America’s (BRCA) nationwide healthcare teams are experienced in neutralizing chemical agents, treating severe burn injuries and recovering form and […]

Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America (BRCA) serves communities across the country with burn, wound and reconstructive care and managing skin and soft tissue disorders and infections. In the event of burns, wounds, cuts or surgical incisions, the body becomes susceptible to bacterial colonization and infection. These infections can range from minor to life-threatening depending […]

Blisters, also known as bullae, are pockets of fluid between the epidermis (top layer of skin) and the dermis (second layer of skin). There are two common types of blisters people are likely to experience: blood blisters and “water” blisters. Blood blisters are pockets of blood and fluids that occur when the blood vessels are […]

Despite America’s different climate ranges, frostbite and frostnip are injuries that can appear in all areas of the country. Due to an increasing interest in outdoor activities, homeless and socio-economically disadvantaged populations, and medical procedures involving cryotherapy and cryolipolysis, cold burns are surprisingly prevalent in our society and a severe hazard to those at a […]

Electric shock is a terrifying phenomenon that didn’t begin with Nikola Tesla or Thomas Edison. Electricity is all around us, all the time, and comes with the possibility and reality of electric shock. Electrical burns are some of the most complex and deadliest burn injuries treated across Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America’s (BRCA) national […]

Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America’s nationwide system cares for patients suffering from a continuum of burn and wound injuries. These injuries may include everything from diabetic wounds and ulcers to thermal and chemical burns. Our expert burn and wound care teams are experienced in the emergency, acute and reconstructive treatment of burns of all […]

When it comes to at-home burn care, homeopathic burn remedies are generally frowned upon as treatment options because there is little to no research on whether these remedies improve or delay the healing process. However, some at-home burn care treatments are recommended for use on minor burns. To help give every patient the best outcome […]

The rule of nines is a method used to estimate TBSA, inform fluid resuscitation and initiate the patient transfer process. For patient safety, the rule of nines should only be calculated by healthcare professionals.   For Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America (BRCA), burn centers across our care system, emergency services personnel and many other […]

Did you know there is more than one type of fire extinguisher, and each one is classified by its contents? Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America (BRCA) is helping keep our communities safe by breaking down fire extinguisher classifications into an easy-to-follow guide so that you know which fire safety device is right for your […]

For babies, young children and older adults, the sun can pose serious health risks due to their skin being thinner and more prone to sunburn. Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America’s (BRCA) Dr. Rich Cartie, Director of Pediatric Critical Care at the Joseph M. Still (JMS) Burn Center of Augusta, wants parents to pay special […]