A child who has been burned needs additional calories and protein to help them heal and grow.
Most children with burns have pain, which can be controlled with medicine. They also usually experience itching at some point during the healing process.
Most second- and third-degree burns cause scarring. Physical therapists will work with your child to prevent or reduce scarring.
Your child may come home with unhealed areas that still need directed on how to change dressings before you leave the hospital.
Agitated behavior, such as crying, sleep disturbances and nightmares, and repeated episodes of sadness are signs that your child may be having trouble coping with stress.
Your child's burn care and emotional recovery will continue when you leave the hospital. Along with the excitement, you and your child may also feel uneasy about what will happen next.
Details about when to call your child's healthcare provider after a burn.