Burn Treatment

Burns are common injuries that require exceptional medical attention, particularly severe burns that affect large areas of the body. Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi provides distinguished care for the treatment of burns of all degrees, thanks to its specialised clinical team and extensive experience in this field.

SSMC Burn Care Departments

SSMC comprises modern, dedicated departments for the management of burns, equipped with the latest technologies and medical resources. These include:

• Acute Burns Unit: Provides immediate medical care for patients with severe burns, including mechanical ventilation, support for vital organ functions, infection management, and pain relief.
• Burn Surgery Unit: Brings together an experienced team of burn surgeons to perform skin grafting procedures, reconstruct damaged tissues, and treat deformities caused by burns.
• Rehabilitation Unit: Delivers comprehensive rehabilitation services for patients who have suffered severe burns, helping them restore physical and psychological function and improve quality of life.

Burn Care Services

The wide range of burn care services at SSMC include:

• Assessment of burn severity: Burn specialists assess the extent and depth of burns and determine the most appropriate treatment plan for each case.
• Medical treatment: Includes anti‑inflammatory medicines, antibiotics, analgesics, in addition to meticulous wound care and dressing changes.
• Surgery: Some patients may require surgical procedures such as skin grafts, reconstruction of damaged tissues, and correction of burn‑related deformities.
• Physiotherapy: Helps restore the function of muscles and joints affected by burns.
• Psychological care: Psychologists provide support to patients experiencing psychological effects resulting from burns.

Why Choose SSMC?

SSMC offers several advantages that make it an ideal destination for burn care, including:

• Specialised medical team: A multidisciplinary team of burn physicians and plastic surgeons with wide‑ranging expertise in managing all types of burns.
• Modern equipment and devices: The latest medical technologies are used, including advanced skin‑grafting techniques and laser treatments for burns.
• Advanced treatment protocols: Care pathways aligned with international best practices in burn management.
• Comprehensive patient care: Integrated medical, surgical and psychological care, together with rehabilitation services.
• Prime location: SSMC is conveniently located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, making access easier for patients.

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