Transferring a Patient
The Burn Center at Cooperman Barnabas is New Jersey’s designated burn treatment facility. For 24-hour transportation or consultation to The Burn Center at Cooperman Barnabas, call (973) 322-5920.
Referral Criteria
AMERICAN BURN ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES FOR REFERRAL
- Partial thickness (2°) burns > 10% TBSA
- Full thickness (3°) burns, in any age group
- Burns to the face, hands, feet, genitalia or major joints
- Electrical, Chemical or Inhalation burns
- Patients with pre-existing medical disorders compromising outcome
- Patients with burns and concomitant trauma.Follow local regional medical control and triage protocols
- Patients requiring extensive social, emotional or long-term rehabilitation support
- Pediatric burns without qualified personnel or equipment
Emergency Guidelines For Care Of Burn Patients (PDF)
