Intermediate
Technical
IVT
burn unit
Specialized hospital ward designed for comprehensive care of severe burn patients.
Full Definition
A burn unit is a dedicated medical facility within a hospital that provides specialized care for patients with severe thermal injuries. These units are staffed by multidisciplinary teams including burn surgeons, specialized nurses, respiratory therapists, and rehabilitation specialists. They feature specialized equipment for wound care, pain management, and infection control. Burn units typically have strict criteria for admission based on burn size, depth, location, and patient age.
In Context
- "The patient was transferred to the regional burn unit due to 25% TBSA involvement." — Transfer documentation
- "Our burn unit maintains a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:1 for acute cases." — Policy manual
Also known as
burn center
thermal injury unit
Don't confuse with
ICU
trauma unit