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Should an ointment be used with or instead of Koolaburn dressings?

April 26, 2017DRESSINGS koolaburn ointment Used

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Should an ointment be used with or instead of Koolaburn dressings?

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No ointments or oils should ever be applied to serious burns (anything above a 1st degree burn). Any topical ointment that is applied must be removed prior to further treatment, which could mean scrubbing the wound. Obviously, this can only be painful for the patient.