Burn Unit Visit Protocol

One of the major concerns and challenges a burned patient faces is infection, (see wound infection). Burn centers have strict guidelines regarding infection control, depending on the patient’s condition. When visiting a patient with burns, you should know the visiting hours and the number of visitors allowed which may be limited depending on the patient’s condition.
Visitors may be required to wear a gown, mask, cap and gloves when visiting the patient. The nurse will give you instructions on the protective clothing to decrease the risk of infection. Look for any signs outside the patient’s door that will tell you if you have to wear these protective garments when entering the patient’s room. It’s important to follow these instructions. You have to wash your hands prior to entering and after leaving the patient. Avoid visiting the patient if you have an active cold or an infection and inform the nurse about it if you do visit.


There are hygiene procedure rules for visitors. Their purpose is to protect patients against infections from outside and to protect the hospital from burn wound bacteria.

  • Visitors must wear gloves at all times and wash their hands when leaving the box or ward.
  • When visiting a patient in a closed box, visitors must wash their hands in the airlock and then put on gloves and an apron.
  • Visitors may not visit any other patients in the hospital.
  • During their stay in the burn center, patients are not allowed to use any of the public areas in the hospital.



aur yaha hur aira ghaira nutho khaira Burn Unit ka visit kernay chala gaya tha.. Due to absence of skin the patients are very prone to infections... Bunda pakar lay nishter hospital kay MS ko aur maray chitter..
 

HamzaAfzal

MPA (400+ posts)
The healthcare sector in Pakistan always neglected by the every sector. As there are few burn hospitals in Pakistan which provide facilities to the burn patients. The situation of health care sector can only be improved by the joint efforts of public-private partnerships. Many NGOs in Pakistan striving hard to provide better healthcare facilities to all the segments of society.
 

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