JELONET◊
JELONET paraffin gauze dressing is designed for use on minor burns and scalds.
JELONET Paraffin Gauze Dressing is a sterile dressing made from open weave gauze. It is a conformable1 burn dressing, which is designed to soothe and protect the wound2.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Features and Benefits
Sizes
| Sizes | Dressings per pack |
| 5cm x 5cm | 50 dressings |
| 10cm x 10cm | 3 dressings |
Instructions for Use
Step 1: Wash hands before and after treating the wound.
Step 2: Gently clean and dry the wound and surrounding skin.
Step 3: Remove dressing from pouch.
Step 4: Remove and dispose of both backing papers from the dressing, taking care to handle the dressing by the edges only. Note: Excess jelly will remain on the backing papers.
Step 5: Gently place the dressing over the wound in a single layer.
Step 6: If necessary cover the dressing with an absorbent secondary dressing.
Step 7: Secure the dressing(s) with a bandage or tape.
Step 2: Gently clean and dry the wound and surrounding skin.
Step 3: Remove dressing from pouch.
Step 4: Remove and dispose of both backing papers from the dressing, taking care to handle the dressing by the edges only. Note: Excess jelly will remain on the backing papers.
Step 5: Gently place the dressing over the wound in a single layer.
Step 6: If necessary cover the dressing with an absorbent secondary dressing.
Step 7: Secure the dressing(s) with a bandage or tape.
Precautions for Use
Seek medical advice immediately for all serious wounds and burns or if redness or discomfort occurs. JELONET Dressings are a single use only product. Device should not be re-used. Cross-contamination can occur and the therapy may be ineffective. Opening the dressing pouch compromises the sterile barrier, therefore any unused dressing should not be retained for application at a later date. Avoid contact with eyes as may cause irritation. Dressing contains flammable substance: Paraffin. Avoid direct contact with naked flames or sources of ignition.
References
1. Smith and Nephew 2018. Analytical testing for Jelonet Sachets. Internal Report. U/034/R1.
2. Smith and Nephew 2019. The use of literature to support the claim ‘Soothe and Protect’ for JELONET™. EO.AWM.PCS003.007.v1.
3. Poulsen TD, Freund KG, Arendrup K, Nyhuus P, Pedersen OD. Polyurethane film (Opsite) vs. impregnated gauze (Jelonet) in the treatment of outpatient burns: a prospective, randomized study. Burns. 1991;17(1):59-61.
4. Cihantimur B, Kahveci R, Ozcan M. Comparing Kaltostat with Jelonet in the treatment of split-thickness skin graft donor sites. Eur J Plast Surg. 1997;20(5):260‐263.
5. Smith+Nephew 2020. Analytical Testing for JELONET Dressings. Internal Report. U/034/R2.