The University of Iowa Burn Center admits an average of 140 patients with major burns each year. Most of the extensive burns that occur in the state of Iowa are sent to this center for care. Patients with large, complex wounds are referred to the Burn Treatment Center for comprehensive management. Junior surgical residents receive intensive training in the treatment of acute burns, including fluid resuscitation of burn shock, care of burn wounds and other large wounds, and management of complications of burn injuries.
Surgical experience is gained in debridement, skin harvesting, and grafting techniques.