burn center
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of burn center
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Ms. Allen underwent a series of surgeries and skin grafts at a burn center in Honolulu.
From New York Times ● Jan. 28, 2024
She is burned to the bone in some places, but doctors at a burn center in Oahu hope she will regain partial use of her arms, the post said.
From Reuters ● Aug. 17, 2023
The Honolulu Emergency Services Department transported one woman in her 60s from Maui to the burn center, said department spokesperson Shayne Enright.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
She said one woman in her 60s was transported to a Honolulu hospital burn center in critical condition.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
In some locations around the U.S., the burn center is not necessarily at the closest Level I trauma center.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2023
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