Hypofix dressing and burns??

[Bolts]

Hi all,

well I have a burning question (no pun intended). I am curious about a trend where I am working at the moment and wondering if any one can clarify this trend.

People/collegues where I work are using hypofix dressing on burns, from blisters to superfical burns?? I have heard of this practice but only in burns units and I am not sure of the why's and wherefore's of doing this. There would have to be guidelines to doing this??

Any help would be appreciated,

Bolts

[gwenith, BSN, RN]

Hi bolts - yes some hospitals have been using hyperfix/fixomull for sometime. I have used it myself after "ironing" my own stomach - long story:chuckle

From personal experience I can say it does what is claimed - stops the pain by preventing air from getting to the burn - but initially you might still want to put something cool on top of the hyperfix for added pain relief. The idea is then to leave the hyperfix in place until it falls off in about 5 - 7 days, by which time the burn has usually healed. It has the added advantage of being easy to remove if needed, by simply applying peanut oil. I swear by it.

[OzNurse69]

Must be an Aussie thing Gwenith, we've been doing that here since mid 90's.

From both a professional (ED RN) and personal point of view (son had bad hot water scauld c partial thickness burns to his feet) I can vouch for the efficacy of this.

Seems to help with scarring too, but that was just on my son, and could have been because he was young.

Ruth

[Bolts]

thanks for the replies, just one more question, does it matter about the degree/depth of burn. or is it only for superficial burns only.

thanks again,

bolts

[gwenith, BSN, RN]

It is only for superficial/ 1st degree burns;)