Children treated in the Outpatient Department usually have small burns typical to their age group. Babies have burns from spills. Toddlers often grab a hot oven door or curling iron. Older children take risks and get burned by matches, lighters or other substances. Families may come to Shriners for a second opinion or evaluation.
Parents get supplies plus written and pictorial instructions that help with at-home care.
Safety issues are discussed with parents. Social workers are available to work with families or caseworkers when situations require their input. Patients return to Cincinnati as needed to assess healing, scar maturation and need for surgery. The Outpatient staff members are available to consult with physicians or parents over the phone and copies of progress notes on patients seen at Shiners are sent to their family physicians. Hannah North Bend, Ohio Two-year olds are curious children and Hannah is no different.