Burn and Wound Care
A coordinated path toward healing
Burn and wound treatment can involve medical, surgical and rehabilitative needs. HCA Florida Blake Hospital combines specialized clinicians, inpatient resources, outpatient follow-up and hyperbaric oxygen therapy for complex wounds and burn injuries.
Comprehensive Burn and Wound Services
Care is tailored to the depth, location and cause of the injury, as well as each patient’s overall health. The program supports both acute treatment and continued recovery after discharge.
Treatment for Complex Healing Needs
Specialists evaluate traumatic, chronic and nonhealing wounds and develop a plan to protect tissue, manage infection and restore function whenever possible.
Built Around Specialized Burn Expertise
Patients receive coordinated support from assessment through recovery.
Conditions We Treat
Specialized evaluation is available for a wide range of burn and wound conditions.
Thermal and Chemical Burns
Teams treat injuries caused by heat, chemicals, friction, electricity and other sources.
Chronic and Diabetic Wounds
Nonhealing wounds receive structured assessment and advanced treatment planning.
Traumatic Extremity Injuries
Complex injuries affecting limbs, nerves, hands and soft tissue may require multidisciplinary care.
Compromised Tissue
Specialists evaluate wounds involving infection, damaged grafts, flaps or reduced blood flow.
Recovery Support Beyond the Initial Treatment
Wound-Care Education
Patients and caregivers learn dressing, skin protection and warning signs that need attention.
Pain and Symptom Support
Treatment plans account for discomfort, mobility and emotional effects associated with serious wounds.
Scar Management
Follow-up may address scar appearance, flexibility and function through clinical and surgical options.
Rehabilitation Planning
Therapy and follow-up services help patients regain movement and independence after injury.
How to Begin Burn or Wound Care
Seek Immediate Help
For severe burns, uncontrolled bleeding or life-threatening symptoms, call 911 or visit the emergency room.
Arrange Evaluation
For nonemergency needs, contact the burn and wound clinic or ask your physician for a referral.
Complete a Treatment Assessment
Specialists examine the wound, review health factors and determine whether outpatient or inpatient care is appropriate.
Follow the Healing Plan
Attend treatments and follow-up visits for dressings, hyperbaric therapy, procedures, reconstruction or rehabilitation.
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