American Burn Association

American Burn Association The American Burn Association is dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by burn injury.

🧯 Safety Tip: Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or floor. Beds, couches, and pillows can trap heat an...
10/09/2026

🧯 Safety Tip: Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or floor. Beds, couches, and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, which can cause a battery to overheat.

10/08/2026

Watch or listen to the latest episode of the ABA’s JBCR Voices podcast for highlights from Volume 47, Issue 4 of the Journal of Burn Care & Research, including an in-depth discussion on using lasers in burn care with members Taryn Travis, MD, FABA, and Jonathan Friedstat, MD, FABA.

🎧 Check it out: https://bit.ly/4y8shY8

10/07/2026

Explore practical ways AI, including ChatGPT, can support quality improvement, from reviewing burn center procedures and performance improvement documentation to strengthening loop closure, tomorrow, October 8, at 1 PM CT.

🔗 Register Now: https://bit.ly/3Vmw1I9

🔒 login is required.

🧯 Safety Tip: Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits whe...
10/07/2026

🧯 Safety Tip: Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they fail.

10/06/2026

Presented by Vericel Corporation, this expert panel will share patient cases that illustrate their clinical approach, practical considerations, and lessons learned from using NexoBrid® in routine burn management.

🔗 Join the discussion on Thursday, October 8 at 3 PM CT: https://bit.ly/4jFt8vN

It's ! 🧯 Unplug your device when it is fully charged. Leaving it plugged in longer than needed can increase heat and st...
10/05/2026

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Unplug your device when it is fully charged. Leaving it plugged in longer than needed can increase heat and stress on the battery.

Thank you to ENA (Emergency Nurses Association) and the team at Valleywise Health Burn Center for providing an incredibl...
10/05/2026

Thank you to ENA (Emergency Nurses Association) and the team at Valleywise Health Burn Center for providing an incredible community of nurses with Advanced Burn Life Support® (ABLS) education this past week.

We look forward to continuing to bring ABLS education to healthcare professionals nationwide. 💙

Congratulations to the Loyola Medicine Burn Center on earning reverification as an ABA-Verified Burn Center! 👏ABA Verifi...
10/01/2026

Congratulations to the Loyola Medicine Burn Center on earning reverification as an ABA-Verified Burn Center! 👏

ABA Verification recognizes burn centers that demonstrate the highest standards in quality care, multidisciplinary coordination, and patient-centered treatment. The ABA is proud to recognize this achievement and celebrate the dedication and excellence of the entire burn care team.

09/30/2026

⏰ LAST CALL: ABSTRACTS DUE TOMORROW, OCT. 1! ⏰

Have research or insights that could help advance burn care? Now’s the time to share them.

The ABA is accepting abstracts for the 2027 Annual Meeting, April 13–16 in Chicago.

Whether your work is clinical, translational, outcomes-focused, or quality improvement, we want to hear what you’re discovering, learning, and advancing in burn care.

🔗 Submit your abstract today: https://bit.ly/4jocoJk

09/29/2026

The ABA is now accepting nominations for awards and scholarships that recognize excellence, leadership, and meaningful contributions to burn care.

Hear from past scholarship recipient Rachel Kidd, BLS, BN, RN, CBRN, as she shares how receiving an scholarship has supported her professional growth and involvement in the burn community.

🔎 Find an Award: https://bit.ly/4iUdv3x
• Curtis P. Artz Distinguished Service Award
• ABA Nursing Leadership Award
• Burn Prevention Award

🔎 Find a Scholarship: https://bit.ly/4hOWAyd
• Cheryl Jordan Memorial Scholarship
• Traveling Fellowship

Know a deserving colleague? Nominate them for an award or apply for a scholarship to support your own professional growth and continued involvement in the burn community.

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