Burn wound dressing in Carindale, changed with care.
Burn wound dressing in Carindale for burns, chronic wounds and ulcers, starting with a GP assessment. Our nurses then take care of your dressing changes, following a plan that tracks your healing over time.
Caring for minor burns, from first aid to healing
The most important treatment for a burn happens in the first few minutes: cool the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes, remove jewellery and tight clothing, and cover it loosely with a clean, non-stick dressing or cling wrap. Don’t use ice, butter or creams. This simple first aid reduces pain and damage, and it’s still worth doing up to three hours after the burn.
After first aid, many minor burns, such as small scalds from hot drinks, cooking burns or contact burns, can be managed at Carindale Doctors. Your GP assesses the depth and size of the burn, then our nurses provide regular dressing changes with dressings that keep the wound moist and protected while new skin forms.
In short: For minor burns, cool the burn under running water for 20 minutes, then see us at Westfield Carindale. Carindale Doctors’ GPs assess the burn and our nurses provide regular dressing changes to support healing. Large, deep or facial burns need hospital care. Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
- First aid advice: 20 minutes of cool running water
- GP assessment of burn depth and size
- Nurse-led dressing changes
- Moist wound healing dressings
- Pain relief advice
- Hospital referral for serious burns
Gentle burn dressings in Carindale
Burns can be painful, especially during dressing changes. Our Carindale nurses use non-stick dressings and a gentle approach, and we’ll suggest taking pain relief before your appointment if needed.
See our main wound dressing page.
Burns that need hospital care
Go to an emergency department or call 000 for burns that are:
- Larger than the palm of the person's hand.
- On the face, hands, feet, genitals or across joints.
- Deep, white, charred or painless.
- Caused by chemicals or electricity, or in young children.
These burns need specialist assessment.
What burn wound care includes
Your care includes:
- GP assessment
- Cleaning of the burn
- Appropriate burn dressing
- Regular dressing changes
- Monitoring for infection
- Scar and sun protection advice
Most minor burns heal within two to three weeks.
Burn wound care, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, first aid: cool running water for 20 minutes.
- Step 2, assess: GP checks depth and size.
- Step 3, dress: nurse applies the right dressing.
- Step 4, monitor: regular changes until healed.
Burn wound dressing costs in Carindale
Burn care costs depend on the number of visits and dressings needed.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| GP assessment | Standard consultation |
| Nurse dressing visits | Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Dressings | Cost depends on the type |
| Billing | Mixed billing practice, with fees explained when you book |
| Medicare rebate | Processed onsite where eligible |
| Children 16 and under | Bulk billed |
| Patients 65 and over | Bulk billed for the initial consultation |
| Early appointments | After-hours fees apply before 8am |
| Concession cards | Discount on standard consultations for Health Care Card and pension card holders |
Burn care in Carindale
Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, next to Priceline and Centre Management, in postcode 4152, with same-day slots held each morning for new injuries.
We care for minor burns for patients from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Wishart and Chandler.
- Same-day slots for new burns
- Lifts and step-free access
- Pharmacies nearby
- Patients from Wishart and Chandler welcome
Inside Westfield
Carindale.
Next to Priceline & Centre Management
Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road, Carindale, QLD 4152
Centre parking, lift and step-free access, and an easy run from across Brisbane's southside — book a check-up around the rest of your day.
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:30 — 17:00 |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 — 16:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday & public holidays | Closed |
Serving
Bring to your first visit
- Medicare card and any concession cards
- A list of your current medications
- Referral letters or recent results, if you have them
- Photo ID if you're a new patient
Burn wound dressing questions
Cool running water for 20 minutes, then a loose, clean covering.
No, these can make the burn worse.
No, leave blisters intact.
For large, deep, facial or hand burns, chemical or electrical burns, and burns in young children.
Usually two to three weeks.
Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
Book burn wound care
Changed with care at Westfield Carindale.
Speak to reception 07 3120 0990Talk to us about your care.
Call the practice during opening hours and our reception team will help, or book your appointment online any time.
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Phone07 3120 0990
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Fax07 3120 0991
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Opening hoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 — 17:00
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 — 16:00
Closed Saturday, Sunday & public holidays
In a medical emergency, call 000 immediately.
Rather speak to someone?
Call reception during opening hours, or book online any time.
Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.