colind3782
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A brand name is Liquibond, about a tenner a pop and it does go out of date and dry up. Personally, I would use regular Superglue.
First aid kits
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Gsailor
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I am off to see the doctor (General Practitioner; not an expert in any field) tomorrow about a different subject.
Whilst there I will show her my burn if time allows and ask for any cream.
Does anyone have a suggestion of what I should ask for instead of "Flamazine"?
Or should I ask for Flamazine?
Whilst there I will show her my burn if time allows and ask for any cream.
Does anyone have a suggestion of what I should ask for instead of "Flamazine"?
Or should I ask for Flamazine?
requiem
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So far as I'm aware, the non-medical forms are bit more irritating. Since I'm a random internet person using the Google machine, I turned up a page you might find interesting: Superglue — REAL First Aid
Personally I've never been fond of it, considering it too weak for the task and the risk of the wound re-opening later too high. If used in an area under tension, like on a joint, you likely also need to splint it.
requiem
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Other products to ask about, though I suspect it's rather late, might be hydrocolloid and silver impregnated dressings. I'm partial to the hydrocolloids and the like, as often in the wilderness (or at sea) stocks of spare gauze for dressing changes may be rather limited.
Suggestions would likely depend on the nature of your burn. I am guessing it's superficial, or perhaps superficial partial-thickness, in which case topical ointments are likely not needed. Silver sulfadiazine (flamazine) on more severe burns can mean more frequent dressing changes, and you need to do a thorough cleaning so that layers of it don't accumulate. This may be... uncomfortable. (edit to add reference: UpToDate)
As an aside, I suppose if you're at sea with an empty first aid kit and a severe burn, two pre-modern options that come to mind are either 1) slathering it with honey or 2) mixing some dilute Dakin's solution and regularly washing, but really you should be thinking about getting proper assistance, such as might be aboard a passing container ship.
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Gsailor
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Thank you for the input.
I had been to the GP by the time I read your post. The GP actually called a nurse and nurse said Flamozine was not needed as burn not deep enough. I was given a prescription for some gel impregnated patches that clean and bring the dead skin out - leave each one on for four days. 10 patches prescribed.
Name of patches not known yet; nurse applied one whilst GP tried to get computer to prescribe more but computer could not find name of the patches - at least I have one on.
Very soothing too.
Gsailor
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A useful read thank you.
When I used superglue on my finger I did indeed have to splint it for a week to ensure no movement.
Wound healed, went nice pink colour and faded until not even a scar (inside of finger in a crease).
Gsailor
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This is the dressing I have been prescribed for a small, not very deep burn.
I would have preferred something with antibacterial properties, but time will tell how good they are. Change every 4 days I have been told.
Kerralite Cool Adhesive Border Dressing
I would have preferred something with antibacterial properties, but time will tell how good they are. Change every 4 days I have been told.
Kerralite Cool Adhesive Border Dressing