Emergency Burns Treatment in Fort Worth | 24/7 Burn Care
24/7 emergency burn care. No wait. Walk in now.
ER of Fort Worth provides immediate emergency burns treatment. Our board-certified emergency physicians assess severity, manage pain, and treat wounds the moment you arrive. Burns hurt more with every passing minute. Don’t wait.
Burns Treatment Emergency Care at ER of Fort Worth
When a burn happens, you need care now, not a waiting room. Our emergency room provides immediate treatment of burns, including:
- Rapid burn assessment to determine severity and treatment path
- Immediate pain management so you’re not suffering while we work
- Proper wound cleaning to remove debris and reduce infection risk
- Professional wound dressing using appropriate materials for your burn type
- Tetanus shots and antibiotics when needed
- IV fluids for patients at risk of dehydration
- Transfer coordination for burns requiring specialized burn center care
We treat many burns completely in our facility. For severe burns requiring a specialized burn center, we stabilize you, manage pain, and coordinate rapid transfer. You won’t wait in agony while we arrange next steps.
Types of Burns that Require Emergency Care
Thermal Burns
The most common type. Contact with hot surfaces, flames, steam, or scalding liquids. We assess depth, clean the wound, manage pain, and dress appropriately
Chemical Burns
Acids, alkalis, or industrial chemicals that damage tissue on contact. These require immediate decontamination and careful assessment.
Electrical Burns
Electric current causes damage that may extend deeper than visible. These burns require cardiac monitoring and thorough evaluation.
Radiation Burns
Severe sunburns and UV exposure. We treat pain, assess for blistering, and provide wound care to prevent complications.
Friction Burns
Skin rubbing against hard surfaces at speed, like road rash. Emergency teams clean debris thoroughly, dress properly, and prevent infection.
Skin rubbing against hard surfaces at speed, like road rash. Emergency teams clean debris thoroughly, dress properly, and prevent infection.
Degrees of Danger: Understanding Burn Severity
Burn severity determines treatment. Here’s what each degree means:
First-Degree Burns
Affects only the outer skin layer (epidermis). Redness, pain, minor swelling, no blistering. ERs provide pain relief, proper dressing, and aftercare instructions. Most first-degree burns heal within a week after minor burn treatment.
Symptoms: Redness, mild swelling, pain, dry skin, no blisters.
Second-Degree Burns
Penetrates into the second skin layer (dermis). These burns usually cause blistering, significant pain, and swelling. Second-degree burns need professional wound care to prevent infection and minimize scarring.
Symptoms: Blisters, severe pain, redness, swelling.
Third-Degree Burns
Destroys both skin layers. Skin appears white, brown, or charred. The affected area may feel numb due to nerve damage. Third-degree burns require specialized burn center care.
Symptoms: Dry, white, brown, or black skin, often numb.
Fourth-Degree Burns
Extends through skin into fat, muscle, or bone. Life-threatening injuries requiring immediate specialized treatment at a burn center with surgical capabilities.
Symptoms: Similar to third-degree burns but extremely serious, often fatal.
For severe burns, emergency facilities provide immediate stabilization, pain management, IV fluids, and rapid transfer coordination.
Why Choose ER of Fort Worth for Emergency Burn Care
When it comes to burns treatment, immediate care is non-negotiable. As your neighborhood ER in Fort Worth, we offer:
No Wait Times
Burns hurt more every minute you sit in a waiting room. Walk in and receive treatment immediately.
Board-Certified Emergency Physicians
Our physicians assess your burn severity, manage pain, and determine the right treatment path, whether that's care here or transfer to a burn center.
Immediate Pain Management
Burn pain is severe. We don't make you wait for relief. Pain management begins the moment you arrive.
Proper Wound Care
Infection threatens burn healing more than anything else. Our emergency team cleans wounds properly, applies appropriate dressings, and provides antibiotics when needed.
On-Site Diagnostics
Some burns require imaging to assess underlying damage. Electrical burns need cardiac monitoring. We have everything on-site.
Open 24/7 — No Appointment Needed
Burns happen while cooking, during weekend projects, at holiday gatherings. We're here whenever they happen.
When to Visit the ER for Burns
Come to the ER immediately if:
- Pain is severe
- Skin appears white, brown, or charred
- Blistering is present
- Burn affects face, hands, feet, joints, or genitals
- You inhaled smoke or hot air
- Signs of infection develop (increased pain, redness, fever, pus)
Unsure? Come in. It’s safer to have an emergency physician evaluate your burn than to guess wrong at home. Minor burns treated improperly become infected burns that scar.
Serving Fort Worth and Surrounding Communities
ER of Fort Worth provides burns treatment emergency care to families throughout the metroplex:
- Fort Worth
- Southlake
- Colleyville
- North Richland Hills
- Bedford
- Hurst
- Richland Hills
- Grapevine
- Keller
- Saginaw
We’re conveniently located with easy parking and 24/7 access. When a burn emergency happens, you’re minutes from care.
Burn Treatment Near Me: Why Location Matters
Every minute a burn goes untreated, damage can worsen. Proper cooling, cleaning, and dressing in the first hour significantly impacts healing and scarring.
Hospital ERs fill up, especially evenings and weekends. You could wait hours while your burn blisters and pain intensifies. ER of Fort Worth puts emergency burns treatment in your neighborhood with no wait and physicians ready the moment you walk in.
Know where we are before you need us.
Contact ER Fort Worth for Burns Treatment Emergency Care
Don’t let a burn worsen while you wait. ER of Fort Worth provides immediate emergency burns treatment around the clock.
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. For immediate burn emergency care without the hospital wait, come directly to ER of Fort Worth.
FAQs About Emergency Burns Treatment in Fort Worth
What should I do immediately after a burn?
Cool the burn under cool (not cold) running water for 10-20 minutes. Remove jewelry or tight clothing before swelling starts. Cover loosely with a clean cloth. Don’t apply ice, butter, or ointments. Seek emergency care immediately for anything beyond a minor first-degree burn.
When should I go to the ER for a burn?
Visit the ER if the burn blisters, covers an area larger than your palm, affects sensitive areas (face, hands, feet, joints, genitals), appears white or charred, or was caused by chemicals or electricity.
Do you treat all types of burns?
We provide emergency treatment for all burn types. For severe burns requiring specialized burn center care, we stabilize, manage pain, and coordinate rapid transfer.
How fast will I be seen?
Most patients reach a treatment room within minutes. No hours-long waits.
What if my burn needs a specialized burn center?
We provide immediate stabilization, pain management, and wound care, then coordinate transfer. You receive critical care from arrival, not after waiting.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. We accept most private insurance plans. Self-pay options are available with transparent pricing.