For Burns

ForBurns is a watergel that is put on a burn immediately after you burn yourself. The heat is removed by convection.


The products are easy to use. The gel slows down the effects of a burn by quickly cooling the injury site and gently transporting the heat away. The risk of blistering is significantly reduced.


As ForBurns relieves blistering, long painful recoveries can be prevented. Blisters that rupture are very susceptible to infection. If the burn is so deep or large that you need to seek hospital care, you can also cool the burn during transport to hospital.

Traumablankets for large areas


AKLA also manufactures big bodyblankets in sizes 1x1m and 1x2 m. 



Burns

Burns can occur after contact with hot substances. You can also get burns from certain chemicals or from radiation and electricity. In case of Chemical burns, it is important that any chemicals are removed from the wound before applying ForBurns as certain chemicals react with water.


There are different types of burns


The first degree burn causes a redness on the skin, it has then only damaged the epidermis. Sunburn is a first-degree burn.


Second-degree burns: When the heat goes down into the skin and blistering occurs, you have received a second-degree burn. The heat has then not only damaged the epidermis but also the underlying tissues, the dermis. Third degree burn: If the burn penetrates both the epidermis and the dermis and also damages the subcutaneous tissue.


Third degree burn has been obtained. The skin can then become black or white and feel harder. Nerves can also be damaged and the skin then feels numb.

Use

It is important that the gel is applied to the burn as soon as possible. The risk of damage as a result of post-heating is significantly reduced as the gel transports away the excess heat by convection.


In case of chemical burns, any chemical residues must be removed or neutralized before applying the gel.


There is always extra gel left in the bag that should be poured over the dressing where the open cells quickly transport it further down to the injury.


The dressing should be fixed loosely with gauze.


The injury should be kept high and the rest of the body should be kept warm.


It is important to be aware that the injured person does not suffer from excessive cooling (Hypo-Thermia).


The burn dressing is most effective for the first three hours.


If a body-covering blanket is used, it should be left on for a maximum of 30 minutes.

FAQ First Aid FOR BURNS

(frequently asked questions & answers)

  • How long should the compresses stay on a burnwound?

    On small local burns, the compresses can last up to about 3-4 hours. Avoid using much larger sizes of compresses than the size of the burn itself. If the burn is larger than 10% of the body surface (in children 5% applies), the treatment time should be shortened the more widespread the damage is to eliminate the risk of hypothermia (cooling). In case of widespread burns, those compresses should be removed after only 10 minutes and a maximum of 30 minutes.

  • Can FOR BURNS be used for all degrees and extents of burnwounds?

    FOR BURNS can be used as First Aid for all burns (non-chemical) regardless of depth and extent.

  • Why not use FOR BURNS on chemical burns?

    Chemical burns must be completely decontaminated from the chemical substance before a treatment with the gel can be made possible. This especially applies to alkaline burns where water-based products such as FOR BURNS aggravate the damage.

  • Can FOR BURNS be used on young children?

    Yes FOR BURNS can be used on small children. On small local burns, the compresses can last up to about 3-4 hours. Avoid using much larger sizes of compresses than the size of the burn itself. If the burn is greater than 5% of the body surface area, the treatment time should be shortened the more widespread the damage is to eliminate the risk of hypothermia (cooling). In case of widespread burns, the compresses should be removed after only 10 minutes and a maximum of 30 minutes.

  • Can FOR BURNS be used on all skin areas of the body?

    Yes, FOR BURNS can be used as First Aid on all skin areas.

  • Is it dangerous to get FOR BURNS in eyes, nose and mouth?

    It is not dangerous to get the gel in the nose or mouth. However, you should avoid getting it directly in the eyes as it can cause a slight irritation.

  • Are there any allergic complications for sensitive people as the product contains Tea Tree Oil?

    Tea Tree Oil is sold, among other things, at natura pharmacies with a concentration of 100%. With long-term use of this high concentration, there are reports of allergy cases. The Medical Products Agency therefore recommends dilution. FOR BURNS has a concentration of Tea Tree Oil that is lower than 1%. No reports of allergies have been reported from emergency rooms or other care facilities in Sweden.

  • Does FOR BURNS contain any other dangerous substances such as Triclosan (Irgasan)?

    Answer no.

  • How does FOR BURNS work?

    The gel efficiently transports the excess heat from the burn by convection, which means an immediate cooling effect. This cooling effect prevents the burn from going further into the depths and at the same time provides a pleasant pain relief.

  • Does water or ice not work as well as FOR BURNS?

    Water works well as pain relief. However, it is important to use temperate water about 15-20C, at colder temperatures on the water the risk of cooling increases.

  • What is the difference between using FOR BURNS compress with gel and only loose gel in a bottle?

    FOR BURNS is marketed in packages of different sizes that contain both compresses and gels. The compresses hold the gel in place in a thick layer, which provides a continuous and even temperature reduction. Loose gel in a bottle is useful as a supplement when you want to pour additional gel on the compress or when you treat small point-by-point burns, for example when splashing hot liquids.

  • Does FOR BURNS do any good if a number of hours have passed since the injury?

    FOR BURNS naturally gives the best effect if it is applied as soon as possible after the injury.

  • Should you cover the burn when using FOR BURNS with an additional dressing?

    FOR BURNS works best when it is not covered with any material that prevents heat transport. Sometimes you may need to fix the compresses so that the gel does not run off the burn. Then you can use a loose fixer bandage in airy quality and not wrap it so hard that you push away the gel.

  • Do the products need to be stored in the refrigerator?

    No, FOR BURNS does not need to be stored in the refrigerator. Its cooling effect comes through convection (heat absorption). FOR BURNS is stored at normal room temperature.

  • Will FOR BURNS become unusable if, for example, the products are stored in a car and exposed to extreme cold?

    FOR BURNS that are exposed to cold below -30C become frozen and thus unusable for the moment. Frozen gel can cause cold damage. When thawing an otherwise complete package, the gel becomes useful again if you just shake the product slightly so that the gel becomes homogeneous again. When stored above 40 ° C, it is recommended that the gel return to normal room temperature before use.

  • How long is the shelf life of FOR BURNS?

    The shelf life of an unopened compress package is five years. The end date is printed on the packaging. An opened package is not suitable to save for later occasions.

  • Are there special face masks by FOR BURNS?

    No, no special face masks are needed, which would make the product more expensive. The compresses are made of an open-cell foam. This means that the compress is very easy, with the help of fingers, to tear out suitable holes for both eyes, nose and mouth.

  • Can FOR BURNS be used for purposes other than burns?

    The product is developed specifically for burns. What you may not think about is that even abrasions and abrasions in some cases are a friction injury fully comparable to a burn. In the event of a scrub damage with possible elements of gravel in the wound, the gel also has a softening effect when cleaning the wound.