Contact Info
Minnesota Burn Surge
Burn care resources are limited and highly specialized. During a mass casualty incident with large numbers of burn patients, additional resources may be needed to expand the ability to provide burn care stabilization.
| ABA Verified Burn Centers | Location | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County Medical Center - Burn Center | Minneapolis, MN | 1-800-424-4262 or 612-873-4262 |
| Regions Hospital Burn Center | Saint Paul, MN | 1-800-922-2876 (BURN) |
To increase specialized burn care in the state, hospitals across the state may serve as a Burn Surge Facility until a bed at an ABA Verified Burn Center either in Minnesota or across state borders is available.
Burn surge educational materials below are intended for health care providers and local, regional and state mass casualty burn surge incident responders.
Burn Surge Plan
- Minnesota Burn Surge Plan (PDF)
Updated 2022.
Burn Surge Facility Education and Response Resources
These materials were developed by the Minnesota State Burn Centers—Hennepin County Medical Center and Regions Hospital—in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Health to be used during a burn surge response. They are recommendations for patients being treated for burns at a Burn Surge Facility and do not constitute medical advice from the Minnesota Department of Health. It is best practice for Burn Surge Facilities to familiarize their staff with these materials prior to an incident occurring.
- Burn Surge Video Series
Short video modules of basic and advanced topics for medical providers responding to a mass causality burn surge incident.
- Determining Burn Depth
Distinguishing between first, second and third degree burns.
- Determining Total Body Surface Area
Using the Rule of Nines and Palmar surface.
- Triage of Patients with Cutaneous Burns Only During Mass Casualty Incidents
Survivability of patients based on percent of total body surface area burned.
- Strategies for Scarce Resource Situations (PDF)
- Adult Response Resources for Burn Surge Facilities
These resources are for burn victims 18 years and older. Materials include: Adult Order Set, Nurse Driven Fluid Resuscitation Protocol, triage and more.
- Pediatric Response Resources for Burn Surge Facilites
These resources are for burn victims 0-17 years old. Materials include: Pediatric Order Set, Nurse Driven Fluid Resuscitation Protocol, triage, airway management and more.
- Triage of Patients with Cutaneous Burns Only During Mass Casualty Incidents
Additional Resources