Many medical professionals and qualified first aiders choose to use a cooling hydrogel dressing for burns . Hydrogel dressings are synthetic, hydrophilic interactive dressings with very high water content. They have been developed to accelerate wound healing by creating a moist, cooling protective layer that seals over a wound area. A key priority in effective burn treatment is to protect healthy tissue and to debride (remove) non-viable, damaged or dead tissue to prevent infection and promote healing. Assess the type of tissue at the base of the burn area to determine what burn dressing types are required. Less severe, superficial burns will simply need to be covered and protected with a burn dressing, whereas more severe burns and those with broken blisters will likely require debridement. The burn depth (referring to how many layers of tissue are affected) will determine what kind of burn dressing is most suitable. JELONET is not medicated and so is ideal for use with the topical antiseptic or antibiotic of choice.

Alginates are highly absorbent and are indicated when a wound is very exudative. They release calcium ions, which help haemostasis so are usefully applied to a surgical wound in a patient with excessive bleeding. In chronic wounds, the exudate combines with the alginate gel to form a green or yellowish goo. The alginates are nonadherent unless the wound dries out. They can be soaked off to avoid unnecessarily debriding the wound.Soothing and low-adherent which allows the wound to drain freely into an absorbent secondary dressing Also, consider how comfortable dressing will be to remove from infant patients; non-adhesive dressing solutions may be preferable. Home | PRODUCTS | Podiatry & Chiropody | Dressings & Woundcare | JELONET GAUZE DRESSING Browse Other Categories: If the wound is contaminated or infected, choosing the right dressing is crucial to prevent deterioration, slowed healing and the potential for illness. Depending on the status of the burn, silver dressing products or antimicrobial dressings are a good option for helping to control bacteria and reducing the risk of infection.

If a minor wound hasn't shown significant signs of healing within a week, or larger wounds are stagnant in their healing process, it’s time to consult a doctor. The hydrogel should be covered by an absorbent layer, made of gauze or cotton, and an outer layer of tape, netting or roll bandage. While the term ‘burn’ can refer to minor injuries such as sunburn, many are serious and can be life-threatening, presenting a challenging clinical issue for medical staff. Burn healing takes time and can cause patients to suffer in pain for extended periods. Utilising the right tools, burn dressing types , and treatments can significantly improve recovery and patient comfort. Burnshield products are made from a specially formulated hydrogel for high-performance burncare. Burnshield hydrogel contains natural tea-tree oil that is antibacterial to fight infection and has a high water content which consistently cools a burn wound area to accelerate the healing process. When you’re faced with deciding what dressing to put on a burn , take time to assess the wound to establish the goals for effective wound management. The following considerations should inform your dressing selection: ConsiderationExudate (the fluid that wounds excrete as they recover and heal) can impact the effectiveness and suitability of different burn dressing types . For optimal wound healing, wound dressings for burns should support the careful management of moisture over the wound surface. Cultured keratinocyte autografts can provide permanent coverage of large area from a skin biopsy. However, 3 weeks are needed for graft cultivation.

JELONET is soothing and low-adherent and allows the wound to drain freely into an absorbent secondary dressing. Good wound care will minimize the inflammatory response, speed healing and minimize scarring. Dressings for acute wounds Skin autografts are commonly used to cover acute surgical wounds and chronic ulcers. However, harvesting skin grafts create another wound that must heal, and suitable skin is unavailable in some cases such as extensive thermal burns. Sterilised cadaver allografts provide temporary wound dressings but eventually slough off. There has been intensive research and development in recent years to provide a satisfactory substitute for healthy skin. Replacement of dermal matrix and epidermis is required. Factoring in how easy a dressing will be to remove is also important. Ideally, burns should be covered with a dressing that won’t adhere to the wound surface and be painful to remove.While the Jelonet 5cm x 5cm dressing is expertly designed to promote natural healing for various wounds, there are moments when it's crucial to consult a medical professional: Foam dressings are ideally suited for superficial and dry wounds eg after ablative resurfacing procedures and chronic ulcers since they provide padding that can relieve pressure over bony prominences.