Quick Answer
First-degree and many small second-degree burns are well-suited to urgent care treatment. Third-degree burns, burns over more than 10% of body surface area, burns on the face, hands, feet, joints, or genitals, and chemical, electrical, or inhalation burns all need an emergency room or burn center. We perform an initial assessment at our Knightdale clinic and refer to a burn center when appropriate.
This question comes up frequently for patients researching burns & lacerations at Good Health NC in Knightdale, NC.
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