The Adult Burns Service at the RAH provides specialised acute, surgical and reconstructive care to those who have received a burn injury by thermal, chemical, electrical or radiation causes.
The RAH Adult Burns Service is renowned for its innovation in burn care and treats approximately 450 inpatients and sees around 3,000 outpatients every year.
Services
The RAH Burns Unit provides services for patients over the age of 16 for:
- acute burn treatment & burns surgical intervention
- burns reconstruction
- scar management
- rural and remote burn care via trained ‘burns link specialists’ and telemedicine consultations
- community prevention
- disaster management.
We accept referrals from GPs, Emergency departments, other hospitals and specialists.
The Burns Unit multidisciplinary team is represented by health professionals across:
- medical
- surgical
- nursing
- physiotherapy
- occupational therapy
- dietetics
- speech pathology
- psychology
- social work.
Outpatient appointments
The RAH Burns Unit outpatient clinic operates from Monday to Friday (except public holidays) between 8.00am and 3.30pm.
The Burns outpatient department is co-located with the Burns Unit on level 7, zone G.
When attending a burns outpatient appointment, we recommend:
- taking your recommended pain relief 30 minutes before your appointment
- bring a copy of your referral letter
- bring your current Medicare card, any applicable concession cards or Private Health card
If you need to cancel or change your appointment time, contact the Burns Unit directly. Phone: (08) 7074 5076
Interpreter service
An interpreter makes sure that your diagnosis and treatment are explained in your preferred language so that you can ask questions and understand the information you are given.
If you or your carer require an interpreter at your appointment or during your stay in hospital, phone us in advance of your appointment. Phone: (08) 7074 5076 and the unit can arrange this for you.
Visiting the Burns Unit
The Burns Unit is located on Level 7, Zone G at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Go to Level 3 (ground floor), take the G lift to level 7 and follow the signage to the unit.
Visiting hours in the Burns Unit are between 12.30pm and 8:30pm.
Visiting times may be negotiated with nursing staff if required. In exceptional circumstances one family member may be granted permission to stay overnight.
The Burns Unit’s infection control policies are in place for the protection of patients and extend to visitors. Visitors are required to present themselves to the nurse’s station and follow directions regarding infection control requirements, prior to entry into the patient rooms.
Day visitors are normally limited to 2 people at a time. Additional visitor restrictions may apply.
Please contact the ward prior to confirm current visitor requirements.
Rural and remote patients
We understand that travelling to Adelaide for specialist appointments can be challenging, especially for those who live in rural and remote regions.
We can discuss telehealth or local options for ongoing wound care, if this is available in your area, and deemed suitable for your treatment.
The Patience Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS) is also available to patients who travel over 100km each way to see a specialist. Find out if you are eligible and find out how to apply.
Contact
Adult Burns Service
Level 7, Zone G Wing 2
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Port Road
Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: (08) 7074 5076