HypaSoothe Sterile Hydrogel Burn Gel Sachet 6g, Pack of 20 D8163PK20

Hayes First Aid Supplies stock and supply the HypaSoothe Sterile Hydrogel Burn Gel Sachet 6g, Pack of 20. This handy pack is Emergency Burn Gel, a sterile wound hydrogel that facilitates moist wound healing for minor burns. The gel is suitable for use on partial or full thickness burns.

The gel re-hydrates necrotic tissue while loosening and absorbing slough and exudate. High cohesion means the gel is easily removed, even after the absorption of debris and exudate.

It soothes burns and reduces the likelihood of scarring by creating an ideal wound healing environment.

Sold in a 20 pack of 6g sachets, it is an essential item for any first aid cabinet, first aid box, trauma kit, burns kit or first aid kit.

Usage:

• Cool the burn with water
• Gently dry the skin around the wound and apply the gel
• Cover the wound with a secondary dressing

Caution:

• For external use only
• Do not reuse gel that has already been applied
• Do not use if packaging is broken
• In the case of an allergic reaction, stop usage and consult a healthcare professional

First aid advice for burns and scalds is outlined below.

• Stop the burning process as soon as possible. This may mean removing the person from the area, dousing flames with water or smothering flames with a blanket. Do not put yourself at risk of getting burnt as well.
• Remove any clothing or jewellery near the burnt area of skin, but do not attempt to remove anything that is stuck to the burnt skin because this could cause more damage.
• Cool the burn with cool or lukewarm water for 10-30 minutes, ideally within 20 minutes of the injury occurring. Never use ice, iced water or any creams or greasy substances, such as butter.
• Make sure that the person keeps warm, using a blanket or layers of clothing (avoiding the injured area). This is to prevent hypothermia occurring, when a person's body temperature drops below 35°C (95°F). This is a risk if you are cooling a large burnt area, particularly in children and the elderly.
• Cover the burn with cling film in a layer over the burn, rather than by wrapping it around a limb. A clean, clear plastic bag can be used for burns on your hand.
• The pain from a burn can be treated with paracetamol or ibuprofen. Always check the manufacturer's instructions when using over-the-counter (OTC) medication. Children under 16 years of age should not be given aspirin.
• Once you have taken these steps, you will need to decide whether further medical treatment is necessary.