Burnshield hydrogel blanket 245×160 cm is a blanket measuring 245×160 cm, made of 100% wool with a unique weave. It is coated with Burnshield hydrogel, which has cooling, pain-soothing and antiseptic properties.
The blanket has several uses. It is used to cover emergency services workers who enter or leave an area where a fire is spreading. It allows you to quickly put out flames on a fire casualty. If needed, it can also be used as a large emergency burn dressing to cool a skin wound immediately and soothe the pain.
The blanket is supplied in a tube case, which makes it easy to keep close at hand. The pack contains 1 blanket. Burnshield hydrogel blanket 245×160 cm has a hydrogel with cooling, pain-soothing and antiseptic properties.
Why choose the Burnshield hydrogel blanket 245x160 cm?
This blanket combines two functions: a cover for putting out flames and a dressing for the skin. The material with a unique weave is coated with a hydrogel that cools and eases pain, and it also has antiseptic properties. The blanket is used for burns covering a large area of the body as an emergency dressing until the ambulance arrives. The Burnshield hydrogel blanket 245×160 cm.
The size of 245×160 cm indicates use for extensive injuries and in situations where a whole person needs to be covered. You can find smaller burn dressings in the category Hydrogel compresses.
Practical use of the blanket in a fire and for burns
In a fire, first assess whether it is safe and call for help straight away on 999 or 112, as this activates the emergency services. Only then can you decide how to act: if the casualty is on fire, the blanket is used to put out the flames quickly. If acting puts you in danger, you do not have to do it, and the phone call alone is already help. The blanket can be placed on the burnt area as an emergency dressing, which cools the wound and eases pain until the ambulance arrives.
Remember that a dressing does not replace medical help, and in the case of extensive burns it is necessary to call the emergency services. You can read how to assess the situation and the casualty in the article Chapter V – Assessing the casualty.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What size and composition does the blanket have?
The blanket measures 245x160 cm and is made of 100% wool. It is coated with Burnshield hydrogel.
What is the Burnshield hydrogel blanket used for?
It is used to cover emergency services workers entering or leaving a fire area, to quickly put out flames on a fire casualty, and as a large emergency burn dressing.
What is in the package?
The pack contains 1 blanket in a tube case.
