UNC Burn Center

[Janelle Bludorn @JanelleRBlu]

Big shoutout to @UNCBurnCenter for allowing PA Brian Halla to share his
⭐️time
⭐️talent
⭐️knowledge
with @UNC_PA today!

[UNC Burn Center @UNCBurnCenter]

2010-2014 approximately 486,000 people were seen in ED for treatment of non-fatal burn injuries. #NBAW2017

[UNC Burn Center @UNCBurnCenter]

The odds of a US resident dying from exposure to fire, flames, or smoke are 1 in 1442. #NBAW2017

[UNC Burn Center @UNCBurnCenter]

The primary causes of burn injury include fire-flame, scalds, electrical and chemicals. #NBAW2017

[UNC Burn Center @UNCBurnCenter]

Children <5 are 2.4x as likely as the general population to suffer burn injuries that require emergency medical treatment. #NBAW2017

[UNC Burn Center @UNCBurnCenter]

Young adults ages 20-29 have a probability of burn injury that is roughly 1.5x the risk of the general population. #NBAW2017

[UNC Burn Center @UNCBurnCenter]

Children, the elderly, and the disabled are especially vulnerable to burn injuries. Almost 1/3 of all burn injuries occur <15. #NBAW2017

[UNC Burn Center @UNCBurnCenter]

One civilian fire death occurs every 2 hours and 41 minutes. #NBAW2017

[UNC Burn Center @UNCBurnCenter]

On average, one of every 34 reported home fires that began with a Christmas tree resulted in a death. #xmastreesafety

[UNC Burn Center @UNCBurnCenter]

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day and Eve. Check out our Facebook page for safety tips.

[UNC Burn Center @UNCBurnCenter]

Many thanks to the @ChapelHillFD and their partners in providing this meal. https://t.co/iguML1GlKA

[Chapel Hill Fire @ChapelHillFD]

CHFD, CHFFA, and Orange Co Chiefs Assn provided a Holiday meal to the staff/patients/families of the burn center.

[UNC Burn Center @UNCBurnCenter]

Congrats Beth Bale, OT, second place non-physician oral presentations at the Southern Region Burn Conference, Atlanta, GA, Nov 2016.

[UNC Burn Center @UNCBurnCenter]

Burn Center awarded FEMA grant. https://t.co/0OYbeiLiTU

[UNC Burn Center @UNCBurnCenter]

Be sure to use sunscreen with a SPF of at least 50%. Take extra care with babies, their fragile skin can get sunburn within minutes.#sunburn

[UNC Burn Center @UNCBurnCenter]

Did you know: Sparklers burn at 1200 degrees Fahrenheit, hot enough to cause 3rd degree burns! https://t.co/43T7WWP0bf #FireworkSafety

[UNC Burn Center @UNCBurnCenter]

Each July 4th thousands of people most often kids & teens are injured while using consumer fireworks https://t.co/43T7WX6B2N #FireworkSafety

[UNC Burn Center @UNCBurnCenter]

Did you know: Sparklers burn at 1200 degrees Fahrenheit, hot enough to cause 3rd degree burns! https://t.co/43T7WWP0bf #FireworkSafety

[UNC Burn Center @UNCBurnCenter]

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public display conducted by trained professionals! https://t.co/43T7WWP0bf #FireworkSafety

[UNC Burn Center @UNCBurnCenter]

Leave fireworks to the professionals – do not use consumer fireworks! https://t.co/43T7WWP0bf #FireworkSafety

[Chapel Hill Fire @ChapelHillFD]

CHFD and the CHFFA recently received 2 awards for Public education and assisting the burn center. @chapelhillgov