Post Skin Graft or Burns that took >2-3 weeks to heal
Availability
North 
South North West Statewide
This condition is treated in the Burns clinic
Pre-referral work-up
History
These patients should be referred to the Burns Review Clinic or Tele Burns Clinic.
All referrals should comply to referral standards and also include:
- Details of the original burn and treatment including site and size
- Current condition of scar
- Comorbidities which may delay healing
Tests
- Wound and throat swabs
- Occasional venous bloods
Interim/GP management
To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Burns clinic page for the full referral process and templates.
Direct link to Health Pathways burns injury page.
For more information please see the Tasmanian Health Pathways website.
Urgent / category 1
Post skin graft Burns that took >2-3 weeks to heal
Red flags are clinical indicators of possible serious underlying conditions requiring further medical intervention. They may or may not indicate an emergency.
Proceed to Emergency Department (ED).
LGH ED Reception – Phone: (03) 6777 6405 Fax: (03) 6777 5201
MCH ED* – Phone: (03) 6478 5120 Fax: (03) 6441 5923
NWRH ED* – Phone: (03) 6493 6351 Fax: (03) 6464 1926
RHH ED Reception – Phone: (03) 6166 6100 Fax: (03) 6173 0489
Advice for medical practitioners can be given by the Medical Officer In Charge (MOIC) - see HealthPathways Tasmania for contact information.
*MCH and NWRH MOICs request GPs call them prior to referring a patient to ensure the patient is being sent appropriately to a safe destination.
Urgent referrals should be accompanied by a phone call to (03) 6166 8566 and appointment date, time and advice will be given.
We will endeavour to see these patients within four weeks, or sooner if clinically indicated.
We will endeavour to see these patients within 12 weeks
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