Water-Jel Sterile Gel-Soaked Burn Dressing Features
- Soaked in a water-based/water-soluble, bacteriostatic, and biodegradable gel that is sterilized to ensure a contamination-free atmosphere for emergency treatment of burns
- Each dressing has a Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) icon that indicates the approximate total body surface area covered with the use of that dressing
- Water-Jel dressings consist of medical-grade non-woven material and are foil-packed to maintain sterility
Applications of 2″ X 6″ Burn Dressing
- A convenient-sized dressing designed to wrap around the wrist and between the fingers to keep them separated
- Also for the inner arm, foot instep, or other areas where this size dressing would be suited
Applications of 4″ X 4″ Burn Dressing
- A small square-shaped dressing designed to fit the palm, a commonly burned area, or the back of the hand, near the knuckles
What to buy with Gel-Soaked Burn Dressings
- Derma Sciences Medihoney Gel Wound and Burn Dressing
- Medline Fine Mesh Layered Burn Dressings
- Amerigel Wound Wash Spray
Benefits of Water-Jel Sterile Burn Dressings
Clinical Benefits of Water-Jel Emergency Dressings
- Fast pain relief
- Helps stop the burning process and bum progression
- New clear, fragrance-free gel made of 96% water
- Clear gel allows for visualization and assessment of burn injuries at any time
- With Hyaluronic Acid and a paraben-free, broad-spectrum preservative system
- Cools burns with convective, non-evaporative process to help avoid treatment-induced hypothermia
- Assists in maintaining the viability of the zone of stasis (depending on the time of application)
- Allows for uniform cooling of uneven burn injury surfaces, covers, and protects.
- 100% water soluble for subsequent removal
- Pre-saturated, does not require water
- Medical-grade, tear-resistant, non-woven carrier, pre-saturated with cooling gel
Product Use Benefits of Water-Jel Burn Dressings
- Consistent, standard of care for burns in pre-hospital, E.D. settings
- Useful where EMS protocols only allow for water-soaked dressings for burns of less than 15% TBSA
- Non-adherent
- Can be applied over hot damaged clothing
- Rugged, burst-resistant foil packaging
- Flight safe
- Efficient care for mass casualty incidents
- Easy to apply
