Burnshield Dressing
Burnshield, every first aid kit should have one, This 4” x 4” Hydrogel gauze is the perfect tool for any kind of burn.
A burn keeps on burning until the burning stops. Essentially the aims of first aid are to:
- Halt the process of burning
- Cool the burn
- Cover the burn
- Provide Pain relief
You should always assess environmental safety, and your own safety before attempting any first aid.
When electricity is involved, disconnect the source before attempting any first aid. The current must be switched off before using Burnshield, as the solution is water based and will conduct electricity.
Cooling
Active cooling removes heat and prevents progression of the burn if done within 20 minutes of the injury occurring.
Burnshield dressings have the tremendous ability to absorb and dissipate heat, providing pain relief, and minimizing further skin damage and shock.
Burnshield’s cooling and soothing effect comes from its specially formulated hydrogel which is non toxic and non irritant. The antibacterial agent is Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree Oil) and is completely safe for use on children.
Burnshield dressings actually facilitate the removal of burnt clothing. They are easy to apply, non-adhesive and simple to remove without further trauma to the patient. To remove the gel – rinse the area lightly with cold water
Covering
Dressings should cover the whole of the burn area. By simply placing the Burnshield dressing over the damaged area, it instantly shields and protects the wound against further contamination and infection. Fluid loss is kept to a minimum, and so the potential for shock is reduced.
Its instant protection makes it the ideal choice for the emergency care of superficial to full thickness burns. Any burn, whether received from open flames, scalding from hot water, steam, gas, chemicals or electrical appliances can be treated immediately with Burnshield.
Each dressing is saturated with the sterile water-based gel. The non-adhesive moist gel impedes bonding of the dressing to the wound and thereby facilitates easy removal of the dressing for medical attention to be received. Professional medical attention must be received as soon as possible, as Burnshield provides primary care only.
Pain relief
Exposition of nerve endings will cause pain. Application of a Burnshield dressing will both cool and cover the exposed burn providing instant relief.
Scar Prevention
Prevention of scarring should be the primary aim of burn management, starting from the time of injury.
Hypertrophic scarring results from the build up of excess collagen fibres during wound healing, establishing themselves in non uniform patterns. The result is a ‘swollen’ looking scar.
Keloid scarring extends beyond the boundry of the initial injury, and is more frequently seen in people with pigmented skin.
A recent study has shown that the use of Burnshield may significantly reduce the incidence of both types of scarring.
