|
|
Burn Patient Care and Referral
Hospitals and Departments
Clinical Advances, Statistics & Activities
Educational Burn Care Information
Research Overview and Activities
Publications
Funded Projects |
The Blocker Burn Unit is named after former UTMB President Dr. Truman Blocker, who served in this capacity from 1964-1974. Dr Blocker, a plastic surgeon and burns specialist, established this unit during his tenure and expanded the service to treat burn victims from the entire Gulf Coast Area. In 1996, the Blocker Burns Unit became the first burn center in the United States to become certified not only by the American College of Surgeons, but also by the American Burn Association. The unit has the reputation of the highest survival rate of patients with major burn injury (>80% T.B.S.A.) of all hospitals in the United States. Staffed by a range of professionals, including general and plastic surgeons, nurses, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, case managers, technical healthcare assistants, unit clerks, dieticians, and pastoral care, the Blocker Burn Unit provides comprehensive care to patients with debilitating burn injuries.
|
||
|
|
Home
|
Links |
Contacts |
Disclaimer |
