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Michael D. Peck M.D.

G. Allen Holloway M.D.

Salvatore C. Lettieri M.D.

Anthony A. Smith M.D.

John C. Porter M.D.

Rosalia Pereyra-Quiroz PsyD

Ruth B. Rimmer PhD

Lou Anne Jones RN, MS, FNP-C, CCRN

Diane M. Kreisheimer RN, MS, WCC, FNP

Nicole L. Ferrar PA-C

Paula A. Walker

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Rehabilitation Overview

Abbreviations

Desired Position of Burn Patient

On Admission of S/P Debridement

S/P Grafting

Towel Roll

Soft Cervical Collar

Semi-Rigid Cervical Collar

Airplane Splint/Abduction Pillow

Anterior Elbow Splint

Vertical Towel Roll

Abduction Pillows for L.E.'s

Knee Immobilizer

Foot Drop Splint

Dynamic Foot Drop Splint

Long Leg Splint

Microstomia Prevention Appliance

Optimal Positioning

Effects of Improper Positioning

Examples of IMPROPER Positioning

Examples of Proper Positioning

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Clinical Protocols

Welcome to the Arizona Burn Center

Meet the Burn Team

Visitor Guidelines & Hours

Map to the Arizona Burn Center

Burn Tips Overview

First Aid Response

Stop, Drop and Roll

Guard Your Child Against Burns

First Degree Burns

Partial Thickness Burns

Full Thickness Burns

Fire Escape Plan

Glossary of Medical Terms

Physician Education

Nursing & Pre-Hospital Personnel Education

Contact Information

The Arizona Burn Center

Daniel M. Caruso, M.D.

Kevin N. Foster, M.D.

Marc R. Matthews, MD

Michael D. Peck M.D.

G. Allen Holloway M.D.

Salvatore C. Lettieri M.D.

Anthony A. Smith M.D.

John C. Porter M.D.

Rosalia Pereyra-Quiroz PsyD

Ruth B. Rimmer PhD

Lou Anne Jones RN, MS, FNP-C, CCRN

Diane M. Kreisheimer RN, MS, WCC, FNP

Nicole L. Ferrar PA-C

Paula A. Walker

Burn Center Staff

Rehabilitation Overview

Desired Position of Burn Patient

On Admission of S/P Debridement

Soft Cervical Collar

Semi-Rigid Cervical Collar

Airplane Splint/Abduction Pillow

Anterior Elbow Splint

Vertical Towel Roll

Abduction Pillows for L.E.'s

Knee Immobilizer

Foot Drop Splint

Dynamic Foot Drop Splint

Long Leg Splint

Microstomia Prevention Appliance

Optimal Positioning

Effects of Improper Positioning

Examples of IMPROPER Positioning

Examples of Proper Positioning

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First Degree Burns

A first degree burn is like a sunburn. It hurts and turns the skin a different color. After a few days it heals.

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