Minor, first-degree burns usually require no professional medical intervention,
but second- and third-degree burns may require treatment and even hospitalization.
It’s important to have burn injuries evaluated by a Burn Center
if they cover more than 10% of the body, affect the hands, face, genitalia,
or major joints, were caused by electricity or chemicals, or occur in
children, the elderly, or at-risk patients with existing medical conditions
like heart disease or diabetes. Hospital stays for burns average one day
per percent of the body burned, although the specific treatment and stay
will depend on the severity of burns and a number of other factors.