Administrative office located at:

1501 Kings Highway
P. O. Box 610-618
Shreveport, LA 71130-3932
318-675-6589
 

Goals of the Foundation include:

1) To ensure the availability and accessibility of physical and psycho-social rehabilitation for both burn survivors and their families as well as to aid individuals financially in acquiring needed medical supplies and equipment.

2) Establishment and coordination of support systems for counseling, lodging, transportation and other types of needed assistance for burn survivors and their families.

3) Improving care provided for local burn survivors through financial support of continuing education for medical personnel.

4) Improving patient care through the funding of local research in burn treatment.

FIRST AID FOR BURNS 1. STOP THE BURNING PROCESS     Remove the source of heat...  if clothes catch on fire,"STOP, DROP & ROLL!" to smother the flames. 2. REMOVE ALL BURNED     CLOTHING     Clothing may retain heat and cause a deeper injury. If clothing adheres to the skin, cut or tear around the adherent area  to preserve good skin tissue. 3. POUR COOL RUNNING WATER OVER THE BURNED AREA     Keep pouring the cool water for at least 3-5 minutes for a burn or for 30-40 minutes for a chemical injury. DO NOT PACK THE BURNED AREAS IN ICE! Doing so may increase the extent of the injury. 4. REMOVE ALL JEWELRY, BELTS, TIGHT CLOTHING, ETC.  from over the burned areas and  from around the victim's neck  since swelling of burned areas  occurs immediately. 5. DO NOT APPLY OINTMENTS OR BUTTER TO WOUNDS     Doing so may cause infection     due to their oil base and     convert the wounds to deeper     injury. 6. COVER BURNS WITH A SOFT, CLEAN, DRY DRESSING OR BANDAGE. 7. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. FIRE SAFETY PLANNING * Establish a fire escape plan     and fire drill for your home. * KNOW THE DRILL - Practice   at home. * Install smoke detectors and  carbon monoxide detectors on  every floor. * IF YOU SEE SMOKE    1. Hit the floor    2. Crawl low under the smoke    3. Feel doors before opening:       a. If cool, open and follow           plan       b. If hot, go to the window * NEVER GO INTO CLOSETS!    You can't hide from fire. * IF YOU GET CAUGHT IN A FIRE:    Stop    Drop    Roll    Cover your face with your    hands        BURN AWARENESS TIPS FOR PARENTS OF SMALL CHILDREN Click above white text to see the next tip, or wait 10-15 seconds for it to be shown. Help us help them. You'll be glad you did!