Burns are acute injuries to the body caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, radiation, or friction. They are a common accident in both peacetime and wartime. In the United States, about 1.4-2 million people are burned each year, half of whom are temporarily disabled, 70,000 to 108,000 require hospitalization, and about 6,500-10,000 patients die from burns.

Burns are common, acute injuries that need to be treated immediately at the scene of the burn, at the primary care level, and at burn centers. Each level has a different role, but all have an impact on burn patients. Therefore, which medical level treats which level of burn needs to be considered.

Burns are accidents that can cause serious injuries such as acute kidney failure, infection, respiratory failure, affect aesthetics, and even lead to death. Therefore, treatment and rehabilitation for burn patients is very important in helping them become more confident and live healthier lives.