For Providers
Burn Center Referral Line
(408) 885-6666 or 1 (800) 606-BURN(2876)
Patients may be transported directly to the Regional Burn Center via ground transportation or helicopter. The Regional Burn Center provides a continuum of care throughout the burn process; from admission, intensive care, debridement and wound care, surgery and rehabilitation. Patients are immediately evaluated for return of function and reconstruction of injured areas of the body.
Team members formulate patient treatment plans to achieve the twin goals of return of function and reconstruction. Immediate and ongoing proper care by team members reduces the risk of infection, optimizes rehabilitation and ultimately decreases patients length of stay. The team evaluates the type of work the patient does and formulates a rehabilitation plan that allows the patient to return to work as soon as possible. With children, a specialized pediatric treatment plan is implemented, featuring play therapy, specialized pediatric dietary plans and a full complement of pediatric subspecialties on site. Pain management and psychological healing are a critical part of our patient’s treatment plans.
Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) and Emergency Medical Services/Hospital Education
What is ABLS? The Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) provider course is produced by the American Burn Association (ABA). It is a full day class that teaches the immediate care of the burn patient in the first 24 hours post-injury as well as mass casualty preparedness. The class consists of in person didactic lectures, case studies, hands-on simulations with mannequins, a written exam, and a practical exam on a mannequin. ABLS provider certification is valid for four years. Seven units of continuing education are provided. More information on ABLS classes can be found on the ABA website at Advanced Burn Life Support™ (ABLS) – American Burn Association.
Who takes ABLS? Our instructors teach the ABLS provider classes to a wide range of professionals including Emergency Medical Technicians, paramedics, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, burn therapists, and physicians. This class is perfect for individuals who want to take their burn care knowledge to the next level!
Who teaches ABLS? Our ABLS instructors are Clifford Sheckter, MD, MS; Yvonne Karanas, MD; Maaike Schenone, RN; Marianne Krassow, RN; Vina Vargas, RN; Lea Lyn Zaballero, RN; Rachelle Millhauser, RN; Lea Ann Cheung, RN; Lea Elder, RN; and Rona Buschbaum, RN.
When and where? The classes are offered two to four times per year at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center’s education building, located at 2450 S. Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. Please contact the ABLS Committee staff at [email protected] for information on registration or further questions.
Cost. The program costs $325 per non-physician and $390 per physician. There are funding subsidies through regional counties. Please contact us to inquire about pricing and whether you qualify for subsidies.
Other Education: The Burn Center staff provide additional education on the care of burn patients via lectures and presentations on an ongoing basis. Our instructors including surgeons and nurses give presentations at health care venues such as professional conferences, nursing programs at local colleges, hospitals, and other health care facilities. For more information, contact [email protected].