BurnKool Burn Dressing 20cm x 20cm – Medium

Description

BurnKool Burn Dressing 20cm x 20cm

Emergency Burn Care that Cools & Soothes

BurnKool Burn 20cm x 20cm single dressing in a sterile package
Ideal for treating small burns, cools the burn reducing further damage and reducing pain.
Keep them to hand in the kitchen.

The following information is taken from NHS Choices where you may find further useful information.

A burn is caused by dry heat – by an iron or fire, for example. A scald is caused by something wet, such as hot water or steam.

Burns can be very painful and may cause:
red or peeling skin
blisters
swelling
white or charred skin

The amount of pain you feel isn’t always related to how serious the burn is. Even a very serious burn may be relatively painless.

Treating burns and scalds

To treat a burn, follow the first aid advice below:

immediately get the person away from the heat source to stop the burning
cool the burn with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes – don’t use ice, iced water, or any creams or greasy substances such as butter
remove any clothing or jewellery that’s near the burnt area of skin, including babies’ nappies – but don’t move anything that’s stuck to the skin
make sure the person keeps warm – by using a blanket, for example, but take care not to rub it against the burnt area
cover the burn by placing a layer of cling film over it – a clean plastic bag could also be used for burns on your hand
use painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen to treat any pain
if the face or eyes are burnt, sit up as much as possible, rather than lying down – this helps to reduce swelling
The British Red Cross website has a video about first aid for burns.
Read more about treating burns and scalds.
When to get medical attention
Depending on how serious a burn is, it may be possible to treat it at home. For minor burns, keep the burn clean and don’t burst any blisters that form.
More serious burns require professional medical attention. You should go to a hospital A&E department for:
all chemical and electrical burns
large or deep burns – any burn bigger than your hand
burns that cause white or charred skin – any size
burns on the face, hands, arms, feet, legs or genitals that cause blisters

If someone has breathed in smoke or fumes, they should also seek medical attention. Some symptoms may be delayed and can include:
coughing
a sore throat
difficulty breathing
facial burns

People at greater risk from the effects of burns, such as children under five years old and pregnant women, should also get medical attention after a burn or scald.
The size and depth of the burn will be assessed and the affected area cleaned before a dressing is applied. In severe cases, skin graft surgery may be recommended.

Further advice
If you need advice about a burn or scald, you can:
call NHS 111
go to a minor injuries unit (MIU)
go to an NHS walk-in centre
call or see your GP