Burns Dressings

• Parafin impregnated gauze.
• Designed to soothe and protect burn.
• Is a primary dressing, requires a secondary dressing and fixing with bandage/hype fix.

STEP 1

• Ensure burn has been cooled for 20 minutes (if burn less than 3hrs old).
• Clean the burn with clean water and remove any debris.
• Assess TBSA. Gain consent and take photos.

STEP 2

• Open the dressing, remove the opaque paper layer (or roll out if using roll).
• Cut to size required.
• Apply Jelonet to burn.

STEP 3

• Cover with secondary dressing (non adherent/Melolin) to maintain moisture and absorb excess exudate.

STEP 4

• Document dressing time. Jelonet will stay moist for up to 24hrs and will then require changing.

STEP 1

• Ensure burn has been cooled for 20 minutes (if burn less than 3hrs old).
• Clean the burn with clean water and remove any debris.
• Assess TBSA. Gain consent and take photos.

STEP 2

• Open and wet Acticoat with water.
• Cut Acticoat to size and apply directly to burn (either side down).

STEP 3

• Apply secondary burn dressing.

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STEP 1

• Ensure burn has been cooled for 20 minutes (if burn less than 3hrs old).
• Clean the burn with clean water and remove any debris.
• Assess TBSA. Gain consent and take photos.

STEP 2

• Apply the plastic film longitudinally or like a sandwich. DO NOT wrap circumferentially as this can constrict and cause a torniquet effect.

STEP 3

• Loosely wrap bandages to provide additional support to plastic film if transporting patient . Ensure patient is covered to maintain warmth.

NOTE

Burns under plastic film must be reassessed within 6 hours and have a definitive dressing applied if possible. If this is not possible during a mass casualty event, remove initial plastic wrap, clean burns, and reapply within 6 hours of initial application.