What the Burn ICU provides
Severe burns affect the whole body, not just the skin. Patients lose fluid, are prone to infection and need careful nutrition and pain control. The Burn ICU at Jharkhand Charitable Hospital provides:
- Emergency resuscitation with calculated intravenous fluids
- Isolation to reduce infection
- Regular dressings under pain relief
- Early surgery to remove dead tissue and cover the wound with skin grafts
- Nutrition support and physiotherapy from the first days
Types of burns treated
- Thermal burns: fire, flame, LPG cylinder accidents, hot liquids (scalds)
- Electric burns: high- and low-voltage injuries, common in Jharkhand from overhead lines; these damage deep muscle and need early surgical assessment
- Chemical burns: acid and alkali
- Burns in children, mostly scalds from tea, milk and bath water
Dr. Vikrant's published research includes a study of electric burns and a trial of collagen dressings in second-degree burns. See research and publications.
Festival and seasonal burns
Burn admissions in Jharkhand follow the calendar:
- Diwali: sparkler burns in children, clothing that catches fire from diyas, and hand blast injuries from crackers. Read Diwali firecracker burns and hand injuries.
- Holi: chemical colours can irritate or burn the skin and eyes. Rinse with plenty of plain water and see a doctor if the skin blisters.
- Monsoon: electric burns from wet wiring, fallen lines and overhead cables near rooftops.
- Winter: scalds from hot water and burns from heaters and angithis, including painless burns on the numb feet of people with diabetes. See diabetic foot care.
Burn depth
| Depth | Looks like | Usually needs |
|---|---|---|
| Superficial | Red, painful, no blisters | Moisturiser, heals in a week |
| Partial thickness, superficial | Blisters, pink, very painful | Dressings, heals in 2 weeks |
| Partial thickness, deep | Blotchy red-white, less painful | Often needs grafting |
| Full thickness | White, brown or leathery, painless | Excision and grafting |
After the burn heals
Burn scars tighten for up to a year. Pressure garments, silicone, splints and stretching exercises reduce this. If a contracture still forms, surgery can release it. Read post-burn contractures: when to operate.
Common questions
Where is the best burn hospital in Ranchi?
For major burns, choose a hospital with a dedicated Burn ICU, a plastic surgeon available for grafting and 24-hour emergency. Jharkhand Charitable Hospital in Kanke, Ranchi has all three, under plastic surgeon Dr. Vikrant Ranjan. Call 090656 39577.
What first aid should I give for a burn?
Cool the burn under running tap water for 20 minutes, remove rings and tight clothing, and cover it with cling film or a clean cloth. Don't apply toothpaste, ghee, ice or home remedies. See burn first aid at home.
When does a burn need hospital admission?
Burns larger than the patient's palm in a child, about 10% of body area in adults, burns of the face, hands, feet, genitals or joints, electric and chemical burns, burns with breathing difficulty, and any full-thickness (white, leathery, painless) burn need hospital care.
Will my child's burn leave a scar?
Superficial burns that heal within 2 weeks usually leave little or no scar. Burns that take longer often scar, which is why deep burns are grafted early. Pressure garments and silicone reduce scarring further.
Can old burn scars be treated?
Yes. Tight scars that limit movement of the neck, armpit, elbow, hand or fingers can be released and covered with skin grafts or flaps, even years later. See scar revision.
Is burn treatment covered by insurance?
Burn treatment is medically necessary and is usually covered by health insurance. Bring your policy or card details at admission.
Should I burst the blisters on a burn?
No. An unbroken blister protects the burn underneath from infection. Leave it alone and cover it loosely. Large or tense blisters, or blisters on the hands and joints, are dealt with by the doctor during dressing.
How long does a skin graft take to heal?
The graft usually takes (sticks and gets a blood supply) within 5–7 days, when the first dressing is opened. The donor site, usually the thigh, heals in about 2 weeks. The grafted skin then matures over 6–12 months, during which pressure garments, moisturiser and sun protection help.
Further reading
- Jalne ke baad chamdi sikud gayi: contracture ka ilaj
- Diwali firecracker burns and hand injuries: first aid and when to go to hospital
- Keloid aur purane nishaan ka ilaj Ranchi mein
- Burn first aid: what to do, what not to do, and when to go to hospital
- Post-burn contractures: prevention, timing and surgery
- Scar revision: what can and can't be improved
Last reviewed: 2026-10-15
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a treatment plan. Results and recovery differ between patients. Prices are starting prices and are confirmed after examination.