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January 14, 2020

How To Apply Burnshield To A Burn

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A burn takes a second to occur and a lifetime to heal if treated incorrectly. The first 24 hours are the most crucial as a burn progresses and deepens over time. Applying Burnshield in the first 24 hours minimises damage.

Burnshield is suitable for all types of burns including fire, thermal & scalding, chemical, radiation and electrical burns.

HOW TO APPLY A BURNSHIELD DRESSING

  1. Open the sterile package.
  2. Remove the Burnshield Dressing from the package.
  3. Apply the dressing over the wounded area.
  4. Secure the dressing with a non-absorbent bandage.
  5. Re-apply to prevent the wound from dehydrating. Seek medical attention.

Burnshield dressings come in: 10 x 10, 20 x 20, 20 x 45, 60 x 40, 25 m x 500 mm Digit, 50 mm x 1m Limb, 60×40, 60×40 Face mMask, 20 X 45 Face Mask, 1 m x 1 m Contour, 1 m x 2 m Contour

HOW TO APPLY BURNSHIELD HYDROGEL

  1. Apply the Burnshield hydrogel thoroughly. (Ensure to extend the application beyond the burn area).
  2. Secure the hydrogel with a non-absorbent bandage.
  3. Re-apply to prevent the wound from dehydrating. Seek medical attention.

Burnshield hydrogels come in: 10 ml Tube, 25 ml Tube, 50 ml Spray, 50 ml Squeeze Tube, 75 ml Spray, 125 ml Spray

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Burnshield products meet the requirements of and hold certificates to the above

Burnshield is applicable to all types of burns during the Emergency phase without restriction to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree burns, given the potential significant progression of burns within the first hour

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