Coordinated critical and specialty burn care, education and research at Harborview
Since opening in 1974, the Regional Burn Center at Harborview Medical Center has treated nearly 20,000 patients from across Washington, Alaska, Idaho and Montana—one-third of which were children.
The survival rate for patients treated at Harborview's burn center is over 97 percent. Our program's effectiveness is largely due to our team approach. General surgeons work closely with plastic surgeons and rehabilitation specialists to help patients recover quickly and get back to their lives. Our multidisciplinary group also includes physical and occupational therapists, social workers, specialized nursing staff, psychologists, vocational rehabilitation therapists, dietitians, pharmacists and pediatricians.
The Regional Burn Center also treats patients with severe skin diseases, such as a skin-sloughing disorder known as toxic epidermal necrolysis, purpura fulminans and necrotizing fascitis.
In addition to excellent clinical care and training the next generation of burn care providers, research is a vital part of our mission. Our faculty have obtained more than $25 million in grants for projects ranging from major clinical trial firsts to basic research on inflammatory responses and injuries.
The Regional Burn Center also educates the community about burn prevention, safety and treatment. Burn Center physicians and staff visit schools, businesses and fire departments as part of outreach efforts. To have a representative come to your school or business, please contact the burn center at burnadmn@uw.edu.
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