Strong Regional Burn Center
Burn Definitions and Procedures
Burn Treatment Services
| In 2000, Dr. Christopher Lentz, Director of the Strong Regional Burn and Trauma Center, along with his Physician Assistant, Dixie Reid, applied the first vacuum assisted closure technique. Learn more about the VAC procedure |
Our goal in treating burn patients is to help them recover as fully, quickly and comfortably as possible. That’s why the burn treatment team stays by the patient’s side throughout the entire treatment process.
The process begins with extensive evaluation and resuscitation procedures during the first three days after injury. During this acute phase, we concentrate on helping the patient be as comfortable as possible, providing fluids and checking for other related injuries and conditions.
Types of Burns
There are varying degrees of burn injuries. Learn more about types of burns
The Strong Regional Burn Center accepts and treats all burn patients, from adults to children and from minor burns to severe burn injuries.
The Most Advanced Treatments
Throughout the healing process, we use the most advanced technologies and innovative treatments available, such as skin grafts and vacuum assisted closure techniques (VAC).
Other important components of the healing process are hydrotherapy, wearing pressure garments, rehabilitation and nutrition.