@article{ref1,
title="Development of the national injury resource database (NIRD)",
journal="Burns: journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries",
year="2023",
author="Lovick, Elle A. and Phelan, Herb A. and Phillips, Bart D. and Hickerson, William L. and Kearns, Randy D. and Carter, Jeffrey E.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Lack of an accurate, publicly available database of burn/trauma resources creates challenges in providing burn care. In response to this gap, our group developed the National Injury Resource Database (NIRD), a comprehensive database of all US burn centers (BC) and trauma centers (TC) and their capabilities. <br><br>METHODS: Lists of all national BC and TC were obtained from the American Burn Association (ABA), the American College of Surgeons, and every state department of health. Data was cross-checked and included BC/TC were linked with a 7-digit identification number using the American Hospital Association Quick Search guide. Each center's resources and verification status were validated with electronic or telephonic communications. <br><br>RESULTS: The final database includes 135 BC and 617 TC, of which 18 are BC-only, 500 are TC-only, and 117 are combined BC/TC. ABA-verified BC (n = 76) are only found in Washington DC and 31 states, and 8 states have no BC. In the last 10 years, a net increase of 7 burn centers was found nationally. The ABA's online BC directory is outdated. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: NIRD represents the only up-to-date, comprehensive listing of BC and TC in existence. It categorizes all currently operating BC and TC across myriad classifications of designation and capabilities.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0305-4179",
doi="10.1016/j.burns.2023.10.020",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2023.10.020"
}