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Condition
Flame Burn
A flame burn is caused by contact with fire, such as a burning candle or home fire. Our staff at Shriners Children's treat all flame burns, from small injuries to large burns requiring hospitalization.
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Specialty
Burn Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Burn-CareShriners Children’s treats all levels and types of burns, including chemical burns, electrical burns and flame burns. Our pediatric burn care treatment plans are personalized and can include wound care, scar management and reconstruction.
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Patient Story
Father Credits Burn Team With Saving Daughter's Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Father-credits-burn-team-with-saving-daughters-lifeWhen she was 3, Lucy came to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California with Stevens-Johnson syndrome and her life on the line. Chief of Burns David Greenhalgh, M.D., and his team saved her life.
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Patient Story
From Vietnam to Boston – the Road to Life-Changing Burn Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/From-Vietnam-to-Boston-the-road-to-life-changing-burn-care -
Patient Story
Samyuktha's Healing Journey After Burn Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Samyukthas-StorySamyuktha receives specialized burn care at Shriners Children's Boston.
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News
Shriners Children’s Offers Burn Prevention Tips to Keep Your Family Safe This Holiday Season
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/11/Holiday-Burn-AwarenessAs specialists in burn care, Shriners Children’s offers burn prevention tips this holiday season.
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News
Shriners Children's Boston Shares Important Holiday Burn Prevention Tips
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/11/Holiday-Burn-SafetyChief of Staff and Director of Burn Service Robert Sheridan, M.D., helps families avoid burn injuries over the holidays.
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Patient Story
Meet Dianelys: From Puerto Rico to Boston for Critical Burn Care and Rehabilitation
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Meet-DianelysAfter being burned over 80% of her body in a catastrophic house fire, Dianelys received lifesaving care at Shriners Children's Boston. She is back to being a kid at home in Puerto Rico.
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Patient Story
Healing Beyond the Surface: How Shriners Children's Burn Care Changed Leslie’s Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Leslies-Burn-Care-StoryAfter sustaining burns on 80% of her body, Leslie’s resilience and determination shine as she rebuilds her life.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Gives Burn Survivor a Positive Outlook on Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Burn-Survivor-TommyFor six weeks, Tommy was in a medically induced coma and woke up at Shriners Children’s Northern California’s ICU. His hands and legs were badly burned, needing over surgeries to save them.