Getting Back To Your Daily Living
At Acadiana Rehabilitation, we specialize in rehabilitation after severe burns. We hope we never have to see you, but if you need us, we’re always here to help get you back to living your life!
Do's & Don'ts
Proper burn treatment can ease pain, aid in the healing process, and reduce the likelihood of an infection. It helps tremendously to know what to do in the event of a severe burn! Keep this list of Do’s and Don’ts handy just in case you or a loved one experience getting burned.
DO’S
- DO remove clothing and jewelry that has been burned or soaked in hot chemicals / fluids
- DO run tap water or room temperature water over a burn immediately
- DO apply a clean dry cloth to the burned area after it is cooled and seek medical care
DON’TS
- DON’T remove burned clothes that is stuck to the body
- DON’T use very cold water or ice on a burn
- DON’T apply ointments, jellies, sprays or first aid creams to severe burns
- DON’T break open small blisters with clear fluid
Need Assistance?
Acadiana Rehabilitation Hospital are the two premier in-patient physical rehabilitation hospitals in Acadiana. Our two locations have the National Quality Approval of the Joint Commission. Both campuses offer a premier level of rehabilitation care under the direction and leadership of physicians who specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
If you or a loved one are in need of our rehabilitative services for severe burn treatment, reach out to our Rehabilitation Hospitals by calling (337) 330-2051 and we will get you started on your journey back to optimal health.
