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NUTRITION High-protein diet (paneer, eggs, pulses, milk & soya) accelerates burn wound healing & tissue repair FIRST AID Cool fresh burns under clean running tap water for 15-20 mins — never apply ice, toothpaste, or butter HAND CARE For hand burns: elevate your hand above heart level & gently flex fingers daily to prevent joint stiffness SCAR CARE Keep healing skin moisturized with coconut oil or prescribed lotion & wear custom pressure garments as advised HYDRATION Drink 2.5 to 3 liters of water daily to maintain hydration & speed up post-burn skin regeneration NUTRITION High-protein diet (paneer, eggs, pulses, milk & soya) accelerates burn wound healing & tissue repair FIRST AID Cool fresh burns under clean running tap water for 15-20 mins — never apply ice, toothpaste, or butter HAND CARE For hand burns: elevate your hand above heart level & gently flex fingers daily to prevent joint stiffness SCAR CARE Keep healing skin moisturized with coconut oil or prescribed lotion & wear custom pressure garments as advised HYDRATION Drink 2.5 to 3 liters of water daily to maintain hydration & speed up post-burn skin regeneration
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AIIMS Burn Care & Rehabilitation

Recover with confidence,
wherever you are

Expert-guided burn rehabilitation education for patients recovering at home: from wound care to psychological well-being, in weekly learning modules.

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Built for real patients, in real conditions

Designed for patients in remote areas. Works on any device, in your own language, at your own pace.

Expert-Led Programs

Developed by India's leading burn care specialists with decades of clinical experience. Ensuring you receive the highest standard of care and guidance directly from medical professionals.

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Patient-First Accessibility

Patient-First Accessibility

Optimized for low-bandwidth areas, available in multiple regional languages to ensure continuous support regardless of location or connection speed.

Evidence-Based Care

Every video, guide, and exercise is grounded in the latest peer-reviewed clinical research to guarantee safe and effective rehabilitation practices.

Evidence-Based Care
Community & Support

Community & Support

Free resources for families and caregivers to ensure holistic recovery. Healing happens best when supported by a knowledgeable and compassionate community.

3 Learning Modules

A structured path to recovery

Work through specialized video modules: from area-wise mobility exercises to splint usage and scar care.

Physiotherapy & Mobility
Module 1
Physiotherapy & Mobility
Area-wise exercises for Back, Elbow, Finger, Knee, Neck, Hip, and Shoulder.
34 videos
Splints & Positioning
Module 2
Splints & Positioning
Correct use of AFO, Cock-up, Cervical, Aeroplane, and hand splints.
6 videos
Scar Care & Management
Module 3
Scar Care & Management
Pressure garments (Arm, Hand, Leg, Bandaging) and Scar Massage.
5 videos
Myth Busters

Myths vs Facts About Burn Recovery

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Educational Video Library

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Physiotherapy & Mobility
7 sections · 34 videos
Back Exercises 4 Videos
5-6 min
Back Exercise 1 5 min
Back Exercise 1: Lumbar Range of Motion
Lumbar spine range of motion and gentle active flexion/extension.
Back Exercise 2 6 min
Back Exercise 2: Spinal Extension & Posture Care
Prone spinal extension and postural realignment.
Back Exercise 3 5 min
Back Exercise 3: Core & Lower Back Stabilization
Core activation and pelvic tilt exercises.
Back Exercise 4 5 min
Back Exercise 4: Thoracic Flexibility & Stretch
Upper back and thoracic spine mobilization routine.
Elbow Exercises 1 Video
5 min
Elbow Exercise 5 min
Elbow Exercise: Active Extension & Flexion
Elbow flexion, extension, and forearm pronation/supination.
Finger Exercises 4 Videos
4-5 min
Finger Exercise 1 4 min
Finger Exercise 1: Active Flexion & Extension
Active finger range of motion exercises for hand recovery.
Finger Exercise 2 5 min
Finger Exercise 2: Tendon Gliding & Web Space Stretch
Tendon gliding positions to prevent hand stiffness.
Finger Exercise 3 4 min
Finger Exercise 3: Opposition & Fine Motor Movement
Thumb opposition and individual finger tapping.
Finger Exercise 4 5 min
Finger Exercise 4: Grip Strengthening & Range of Motion
Soft ball squeezing and finger extension exercises.
Knee Exercises 4 Videos
5-6 min
Knee Exercise 1 5 min
Knee Exercise 1: Heel Slides & Bending
Supine heel slides to restore knee flexion.
Knee Exercise 2 5 min
Knee Exercise 2: Quadriceps Setting & Leg Raises
Isometric quad contractions and straight leg raises.
Knee Exercise 3 5 min
Knee Exercise 3: Hamstring Stretch & Extension
Hamstring stretches to achieve full knee extension.
Knee Exercise 4 6 min
Knee Exercise 4: Weight-Bearing & Joint Mobility
Seated knee extension and standing weight shifts.
Neck Exercises 3 Videos
4-5 min
Neck Exercise 1 4 min
Neck Exercise 1: Chin Tucks & Extension
Gentle cervical chin tucks and neck extension.
Neck Exercise 2 5 min
Neck Exercise 2: Lateral Flexion & Rotation
Side-to-side neck tilting and left/right rotation.
Neck Exercise 3 5 min
Neck Exercise 3: Cervical Stretch & Posture
Combined neck and upper chest stretch routine.
Hip Exercises 7 Videos
5-6 min
Hip Exercise 1 5 min
Hip Exercise 1: Active Flexion & Abduction
Active hip flexor and abductor range of motion.
Hip Exercise 2 6 min
Hip Exercise 2: Gluteal Bridging & Extension
Supine hip bridges to strengthen gluteal muscles.
Hip Exercise 3 5 min
Hip Exercise 3: Hip Rotator Stretching
Internal and external hip rotator stretching.
Hip Exercise 4 5 min
Hip Exercise 4: Lying Leg Lifts & Mobility
Side-lying leg raises for hip abductor strengthening.
Hip Exercise 5 5 min
Hip Exercise 5: Standing Hip Extension & Balance
Standing leg extensions holding a chair for balance.
Hip Exercise 6 5 min
Hip Exercise 6: Adductor Stretch & Flexibility
Inner thigh adductor stretching to prevent tight scar bands.
Hip Exercise 7 6 min
Hip Exercise 7: Functional Mobility Routine
Combined hip mobilization routine for walking.
Shoulder Exercises 11 Videos
5-6 min
Shoulder Exercise 1 5 min
Shoulder Exercise 1: Pendulum & Active Assistance
Codman pendulum swings and active-assisted movements.
Shoulder Exercise 2 5 min
Shoulder Exercise 2: Scapular Retraction & Elevation
Shoulder blade pinches and shoulder shrugs.
Shoulder Exercise 3 6 min
Shoulder Exercise 3: Overhead Abduction & Flexion
Lying and seated overhead arm raises.
Shoulder Exercise 4 5 min
Shoulder Exercise 4: Internal & External Rotation
Elbow tucked internal and external rotator mobilization.
Shoulder Exercise 5 5 min
Shoulder Exercise 5: Axillary Scar Stretching
Targeted armpit (axilla) scar band stretching.
Shoulder Exercise 6 5 min
Shoulder Exercise 6: Wall Climbing Exercises
Finger wall walking up a wall to increase range.
Shoulder Exercise 7 5 min
Shoulder Exercise 7: Towel Stretch & Mobility
Behind-the-back towel stretch for internal rotation.
Shoulder Exercise 8 5 min
Shoulder Exercise 8: Deltoid Activation & Reach
Active forward reach and deltoid strengthening.
Shoulder Exercise 9 5 min
Shoulder Exercise 9: Cross-Body Stretch
Posterior capsule cross-body stretch across chest.
Shoulder Exercise 10 6 min
Shoulder Exercise 10: Scapular Wall Slides
Wall slides for scapular stability and trunk extension.
Shoulder Exercise 11 6 min
Shoulder Exercise 11: Full Active Range Routine
Complete multi-directional active shoulder routine.
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Splints & Positioning
1 section · 6 videos
Why Splints are Important & How to Use Them 6 Videos
4-7 min
AFO Splint 5 min
AFO Splint Application & Fitting
Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFO) fitting & maintenance.
AFO Night Care 6 min
AFO Splint Night Care & Positioning
AFO splint night positioning & foot drop prevention.
Cock-Up Wrist Splint 4 min
Cock-Up Wrist Splint Fitting
Cock-up wrist splint fitting in 15-20° extension.
Functional Hand Splint 6 min
Functional Hand Splint (Safe Position)
Fitting hand in safe/intrinsic-plus position.
Hard Cervical Collar 5 min
Hard Cervical Collar Application
Rigid cervical collar fitting to preserve neck extension.
Aeroplane Splint 7 min
Aeroplane Splint for Shoulder Burns
Aeroplane splint holding arm at 90° shoulder abduction.
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Scar Care & Management
2 sections · 5 videos
How & When to Use Pressure Garments 4 Videos
5-7 min
Arm Pressure Garment 5 min
Arm Pressure Garment Application
Arm pressure garment donning, care & fitting.
Hand Pressure Glove 6 min
Hand Pressure Garment & Glove Fitting
Hand pressure glove fitting and web space alignment.
Crepe Bandaging 5 min
Crepe Bandaging Technique for Burn Scars
Figure-of-eight crepe bandaging technique.
Lower Limb Pressure Garment 6 min
Lower Limb Pressure Garment Application
Lower limb pressure stocking application & edema control.
Scar Massage Techniques for Softening Scars 1 Video
5 min
Scar Massage 5 min
Scar Mobilisation & Massage Techniques
Circular, transverse, and longitudinal scar massage.
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Essential Nutrients & Calories for Accelerated Burn Recovery
1 section · 1 video
Essential Nutrients & Calories for Accelerated Burn Recovery 1 Video
5-7 min
Essential Nutrients & Calories for Accelerated Burn Recovery 6 min
Essential Nutrients & Calories for Accelerated Burn Recovery
Watch this expert video explaining how caloric surge, high protein, essential vitamins, and optimal hydration work together to accelerate cell repair, prevent muscle loss, and boost your immune system after burn injuries.
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  • Identify signs of wound infection early
  • Know when to visit a healthcare professional
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AIIMS Research Project Funded by AIIMS New Delhi

Development of a Mobile Health Application for Post-Burn Patient Care

Empowering post-burn recovery with continuous digital guidance, remote monitoring, and verified clinical expertise directly from AIIMS specialists.

Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre, AIIMS New Delhi
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Dr. Suvashis Dash - Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Dr. Suvashis Dash

Assistant Professor
Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery
Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre
AIIMS, New Delhi 110029
Platform Vision

Why This Platform Matters

Addressing the real challenges burn survivors face after hospital discharge

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Continuous Post-Discharge Care Required

Burn patients require continuous follow-up even after being discharged from the hospital.

02

Financial, Physical & Emotional Challenges

Repeated hospital visits are often financially, physically, and emotionally challenging for patients and their families.

03

High Risk of Discontinued Appointments

Because of these difficulties, many patients miss or discontinue their follow-up appointments, increasing the risk of complications and delayed recovery.

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AI & Remote Monitoring Platform

This platform aims to bridge that gap by enabling remote monitoring, digital follow-ups, educational resources, and AI-assisted wound image analysis, allowing healthcare professionals to assess healing while patients remain at home.

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Enhancing Accessibility & Patient Recovery

The goal is to improve accessibility, encourage timely intervention, reduce unnecessary hospital visits, and ultimately enhance patient outcomes.

Core Mandate

Our Mission

"Our mission is to make quality burn care more accessible by combining clinical expertise with modern digital technology, ensuring that every patient receives continuous care beyond the hospital walls."
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Research

Publications & Research Papers

Selected peer-reviewed publications and book chapters by Dr. Suvashis Dash.

Hindi Version of the mHealth App Usability Questionnaire (H-MAUQ): Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Validation Study
Dash S, Zhou L, Das R, Sharma M.
SSRN Preprint, 2025
2025DOI
Evaluating the efficacy of smartwatch-based mobility reminders in pressure sore prevention: a pilot observational study
Aggarwal A, Tiwari R, Dash S.
International Surgery Journal, 12(9), 1517-1520
2025DOI
Initial Evaluation and Resuscitation of the Burns Patient
Dash S.
In: Principles and Practice of Burn Care (2nd ed.), Ed. Sujata Sarabahi
2024
Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disturbances in Burns
Dash S.
In: Principles and Practice of Burn Care (2nd ed.), Ed. Sujata Sarabahi
2024
Biological Dressings and Skin Substitutes in Burns
Dash S.
In: Principles and Practice of Burn Care (2nd ed.), Ed. Sujata Sarabahi
2024
Immunological Response to Burn Injury
Dash S.
In: Principles and Practice of Burn Care (2nd ed.), Ed. Sujata Sarabahi
2024
Neo-Forearm Functional Reconstruction after Temporary Ectopic Hand Implantation for Salvage after Extensive Crush Injury
Tiwari R, Dash S, Chauhan S, Saha S, Ahir M, Singhal M.
Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery Open, 9(01)
2024DOI
Review of Replantation Services from a Level One Trauma Center in India
Dash S, Tiwari R, Dawar R, Saha S, Singhal M.
Journal of Hand and Microsurgery, 15(05), 328-39
2023DOI
A Rare Case of Cleft Palate Associated With Tongue Hamartoma: A Case Report and Systematic Review
Dash S, Chauhan S, Sennimalai K, Kharbanda OP, Singhal M.
The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal, 60(12), 1609-18
2023DOI
Emergence of Online Teaching for Plastic Surgery and the Quest for the Best Virtual Conferencing Platform: A Comparative Cohort Study
Dash S, Tiwari R, Singh A, Singhal M.
Archives of Plastic Surgery, 50(02), 200-9
2023DOI
Quality Indicators in Burn Care: An International Burn Care Professionals Survey to Define Them
Dash S, Pompermaier L, Lavrentieva A, Rogers AD, Depetris N.
Burns: Journal of the ISBI
2022DOI
Workhorse Flaps for Thumb Reconstruction
Yassin AM, Dash S, Nikkhah D.
Plastic and Aesthetic Research, 9:56
2022DOI
Study of Clinical Pattern of Limb Loss in Electrical Burn Injuries
Dash S, Arumugam PK, Muthukumar V, Kumath M, Sharma S.
Injury, 52(7), 1925-1933
2021DOI
First Successful Separation of Craniopagus Twins in India, Plastic Surgical Considerations
Singhal M, Sabhapathy R, Gupta D, Mahapatra AK, Chauhan S, Tiwari R, Dash S, et al.
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 54(04)
2021DOI
Optimising Hand Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Saha S, Dash S, Ansari MT, Bichupuriya AD, Gupta AK, Singhal M.
Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian-Pacific), 26(1), 84-91
2021DOI
Superstition, Misconceptions, and Magical Beliefs in Burns Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study of 100 Patients
Dash S, Muthukumar V, Sharma S.
Journal of Burn Care & Research, 41(3), 652-6
2020DOI
Managing Burns During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Saha S, Kumar A, Dash S, Singhal M.
Journal of Burn Care & Research
2020DOI
Cryogenic Refrigerant Burns: A Rare Occupational Hazard
Dash S, Muthukumar V, Karki D.
Workplace Health & Safety
2020DOI
"Namaste Flap": Modification of Subcutaneous Pedicle Propeller Flaps in Reconstruction of Post-Burn Axillary and Elbow Contractures
Karki D, Muthukumar V, Dash S.
Annals of Plastic Surgery, 83(6), 636-41
2019DOI
Comparative Evaluation of Three Methods of Skin Graft Fixation for Split-Thickness Skin Graft after Release of Post-Burn Neck Contracture
Samal CC, Dash S, Agrawal K, Tandon R.
Burns, 45(3), 691-8
2019DOI
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Proper nutrition is critical for burn wound healing. Use the BMI calculator below to get personalised dietary recommendations based on clinical guidelines.

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Breath Pacer & Meditation

Guided breathing exercises designed to reduce stress, manage pain, and support emotional recovery after burn injuries.

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Find a Comfortable Position

Sit or lie down in a comfortable position. Close your eyes if you feel comfortable doing so.

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Follow the Circle

Watch the circle expand and contract. Inhale as it grows, hold when it pauses, and exhale as it shrinks.

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Breathe Naturally

Don't force your breath. If the pace feels too fast or slow, try a different preset pattern.

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Practice Regularly

Even 3–5 minutes daily can significantly reduce stress and improve pain management during recovery.

Myth Busters

Myths vs Facts About Burn Recovery

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AIIMS Burn Rehabilitation Centre

Patient Educational Care Guide & Clinical Summary

Date: 07 August 2026 Department: Burns & Plastic Surgery

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