Continuous Saline irrigation by nurse is required to maintain cooling effect. Cools and soothes. Saline solution does not stay on the burn site. Immediate and ongoing pain relief. Minimal ongoing pain relief.
Stops burn progression.
Continues to draw heat out of the burn for up to 2 hours. Often in need of pain killers for children, and it can be undesirable that narcotics are used. Provides a physical sterile barrier against contamination. Water soluble gel that easily rinses of with water causing no discomfort to the patient 7. May reduce the need for narcotics, particularly in the case of children due to the quick and ongoing pain relief.