Burnshield medium hydrogel dressing kit is a set for treating burns, packed in a nylon bag. The hydrogel dressings in the kit are applied to a burn right after an accident to cool the skin, protect it against infection and limit the extent of damage to deeper tissues.
The bag contains 33 items: 8 hydrogel dressings 100x100 mm (4″x4″), 3 dressings 200x200 mm (8″x8″), 2 dressings 600x400 mm (24″x16″), 3 finger dressings (25 mm x 0.5 m), 2 limb dressings (50 mm x 1 m), 3 Burnshield hydrogel sprays of 125 ml each, 2 Proform 75 mm bandages, self-adhesive dressing tape, 4 self-adhesive dressing bandages, 2 Levtex gloves, metal scissors, an adult rescue blanket and a 20 ml syringe.
The semi-liquid gel formula spreads over the burnt area of skin, and the dressing is gentle on the skin and easy to remove from the wound. It can also be used on children. Burnshield medium hydrogel dressing kit includes dressings in sizes from 100x100 mm to 600x400 mm, plus separate dressings for fingers and for limbs.
Why choose the Burnshield medium hydrogel dressing kit?
Burnshield medium hydrogel dressing kit includes dressings in five variants: 100x100 mm, 200x200 mm, 600x400 mm, plus separate dressings for fingers and for limbs. They can be used for thermal burns, sunburn and burns caused by corrosive chemicals, as well as for superficial skin wounds (abrasions, scratches, cuts) and deep wounds.
In addition to the dressings, the bag contains Proform 75 mm bandages, self-adhesive dressing tape, 4 self-adhesive dressing bandages, Levtex gloves, metal scissors, an adult rescue blanket and a 20 ml syringe. The whole kit weighs 2 kg. See also hydrogel compresses in the Ratowacze Shop.
Burns – what to do and when to reach for a hydrogel dressing
First, ensure your own safety and that of the casualty: move them away from the source of heat or corrosive substance and put on gloves. In the case of an extensive burn, or if the casualty's condition is a cause for concern, call for help on 999 or 112. Cool a thermal burn with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then apply the hydrogel or a dressing from the kit.
Choose the dressing according to the size and location of the burn: for fingers, for a limb, or one of the three sizes 100x100 mm, 200x200 mm and 600x400 mm. You will find the rules for calling for help in the article Chapter VI – Emergency number 112 and calling for help.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What does the Burnshield medium hydrogel dressing kit contain?
The kit has 33 items: hydrogel dressings (8 pcs 100x100 mm, 3 pcs 200x200 mm, 2 pcs 600x400 mm, 3 for fingers, 2 for limbs), 3 hydrogel sprays of 125 ml each, 2 Proform 75 mm bandages, dressing tape, 4 self-adhesive dressing bandages, 2 Levtex gloves, metal scissors, an adult rescue blanket and a 20 ml syringe.
What injuries are the dressings in the kit intended for?
For thermal burns, sunburn and burns caused by corrosive chemicals, as well as for superficial skin wounds (abrasions, scratches, cuts) and deep wounds. The dressing can also be used on children.
What are the dimensions and weight of the kit bag?
The nylon bag measures 50 x 12 x 25 cm, and the whole kit weighs 2 kg.
