Burn Care Centers Market

Burn Care Centers Market Outlook 2031

The global burn care centers market size was valued at USD 23.20 Billion in 2022 is likely reach to USD 33.60 Blliion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period, 2023–2031. The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing number of burn-related emergency department (ED) visits and growing hospital admissions of patients for second degree or partial thickness.

A burn is a physical injury caused by heat exposure, which can be electrical, chemical, electromagnetic or thermal. The severity of burn injuries depends on the size and depth of the burn. The burns are categorized into three types based on severity namely first degree, second degree and third-degree burns. Advanced burn care along with biologics and traditional burn care is generally used in the treatment of burn injuries.

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These burn care products prevent further complications such as infection and help to control pain besides aiding in removal of dead tissue and reduces scarring risk to regain function. Majority of the emergency cases are widely caused due to the accidents related to hot liquids or steams. As per a study in August 2018, the National Health Service (NHS), U.K., reported that the number of emergency admissions in the country has grown up by approximately 42% during the last decade, wherein hot liquid burns accounted for nearly 2% of the total admissions.

Burns are responsible for nearly 265,000 deaths globally every year. The patients with burns covering more than 20% of their body, that is Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) >20 percent, are reported to be fatal. However, in the last decade, the incidence of burns-related deaths has been reduced by nearly 50% and the patients with TBSA >90 percent are reported to be surviving after opting for appropriate treatment.

Additionally, a 2016 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that nearly 338,000 patients in the US received emergency medical treatment for burns, followed by about 45,000 in-patient stays. The projected treatment cost required for such injuries in the US in 2016 was valued at approximately 7.1 billion.

Burn Care Centers Market Drivers, Restraints, Trends, and Opportunities

• Rapid growth in the prognoses and treatment options for burn-related injuries is driving the burn care centers market growth during the forecast period.
• Increasing emergency department (ED) visits for burn and growth in-hospital admissions necessitating long-term care, is projected to fuel the market growth during the forecast period.
• Owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, burn care centers are struggling to balance between their contributions to the pandemic response and continuing the ongoing burn care in an efficient and safe manner.
• Rising allocating of additional space in hospitals and clinics including trauma surgical ICUs, post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), and burn/pediatric ICUs. This is expected to boost the market.
• High cost of the treatment for burn injuries and lack of burn care centers especially in developing countries are major challenges that can hamper the market growth during the forecast period.

Scope of The Burn Care Centers Market Report

The report on the global burn care centers market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Global Burn Care Centers Market Segment Insights

In-hospital segment projected to represent a significant market share

On the basis of facility types, the market is bifurcated into in-hospital and standalone. The in-hospital segment is projected to represent a significant market share in the coming years owing to the presence of the large number of tertiary care hospitals with specialized in-hospital facilities. The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the healthcare delivery, impacting the hospital services, infrastructure, and patient safety.

On the other hand, the standalone segment is anticipated to expand at a healthy CAGR during the forecast period owing to the growing preference of patients for personalized care and value-based services as compared to the quantity-oriented services. Increasing bed facilities availability for long-term care of victims presents another key factor expected to drive the segment growth during the forecast period.

Furthermore, standalone facilities offer premium quality of care by specialized doctors and nurses, which leads to reduced infections, thus, majority of patients prefer standalone facilities for treatment.

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Wound debridement segment anticipated to constitute a large market share

Based on treatment types, the burn care centers market is segmented into wound debridement, skin graft, traction, splints, wound care, respiratory intubation & ventilation, OTC pain medications & bandages, blood transfusion, prophylactic vaccinations & inoculations, and rehabilitation.

The wound debridement segment is anticipated to constitute a large market share during the forecast period owing to rising demand for wound debridement treatment due to increasing burn-related emergency department (ED) visits.

The OTC pain medications & bandages segment, however, is projected to expand at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period due to the growing consumption of pain management drugs and wound dressing in partial and full-thickness cases. Meanwhile, the skin graft segment is expected to grow exponentially during the forecast period owing to the increased demand from hospital inpatient stays.

Partial thickness burns segment expected to account for a considerable market share

In terms of burn severity, the market is classified into minor burns, partial thickness burns, and full thickness burns. The partial thickness burns segment is expected to account for a considerable market share during the forecast period. The condition of partial thickness burns is increasingly a common phenomenon, which requires for both in-patient stays and ED visits. This is expected to boost the segment growth.

On the other hand, the minor burns segment is anticipated to expand at a high CAGR during the forecast period due to the growing incidence of minor burn injuries across the globe. The minor burns have the capability to develop into chronic and acute wounds.

The treatment of minor wounds would lead to increased hospital visits, as the doctors needs to understand the intervention to properly heal the wounds. Minor burns are generally treated using conventional or advanced wound dressings. For instance, collagen sheets are widely used for the treatment of minor burn injuries.

Meanwhile, the full-thickness burns segment is projected to register a healthy CAGR during the forecast period. Full-thickness burns generally cover more than 15% of the patient’s body and requires a longer time to heal. They are usually caused due to various external factors such as electricity, chemicals, radiation, respiratory, and thermal causes. Skin graft treatment is extensively used for the treatment of partial and full-thickness burns, and aids the fast healing of wounds.

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Inpatient segment estimated to represent a key market share

Based on service types, the market is divided into inpatient, outpatient, and rehabilitation. The inpatient segment is estimated to represent a key market share owing to the increasing number of hospital admissions for burn victims across the globe. The high cost of inpatient services is expected to create a large revenue share of the segment.

Burn Care Centers Market Regional Outlook

North America projected to constitute a high market share

In terms of regions, the burn care centers market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America is projected to constitute a high market share during the forecast period due to the presence of standalone centers and improved healthcare facilities.

Favorable reimbursement policies that cover nearly 70% of the treatment cost and availability of advanced wound care treatments are further boosting the regional growth of the market. Moreover, the adoption of personalized care and quality treatments such as reconstructive surgery and wound debridement are expected to positively impact the market growth during the forecast period.

On the other hand, the market in Asia Pacific region is estimated to expand at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period due to growing healthcare expenditure and strong economic growth from the emerging economies such as India and China. Additionally, the growing disposable income of consumers in this region is expected to propel the demand for burn treatment procedure during the forecast period.

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Segments

Facility Types

• In-hospital
• Standalone

Treatment Types

• Wound Debridement
• Skin Graft
• Traction
• Splints
• Wound Care
• Respiratory Intubation & Ventilation
• OTC Pain Medications & Bandages
• Blood Transfusion
• Prophylactic Vaccinations & Inoculations
• Rehabilitation

Burn Severity

• Minor Burns
• Partial Thickness Burns
• Full Thickness Burns

Service Types

• Inpatient
• Outpatient
• Rehabilitation

Regions

• Asia Pacific
• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• Middle East & Africa

Key Players

• Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America
• Pediatric Burn Care Center (The General Hospital Corporation)
• University of Rochester Medical Center
• National Burn Center (India)
• Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
• North Bristol NHS Trust
• The MetroHealth System
• University of Washington Regional Burn Center

Competitive Landscape

Some of the key players in the global burn care centers include Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America, Pediatric Burn Care Center (The General Hospital Corporation), University of Rochester Medical Center, National Burn Center (India), Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, The MetroHealth System, and University of Washington Regional Burn Center.

These centers are focused on the improvisation of their inpatient and outpatient services such as complex wound management and advanced dressing options. For instance, in 2017, physicians at the US Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center used a novel method of pain medication administration to patients in the burn ICU unit with a motive to minimize opioid addiction and several other issues.