Re: TRICK FOR USING SILVADENE

[Guest guest]

I hope this will help those suffering from radiation burns. It's a real pain in the toucas to do, but if the pain from the burns is intense enough, you'll be glad to do it. This is what I was taught by a wound care specialist (my onc nurses referred me to her when they saw the intensity of my burns). Remember, Silvadene is available by prescription only - also it permanently stains any clothing it touches. You will need: The biggest jar of silvadene available (this is not a joke)! 2" - 4" rolls of gauze bandages (I preferred the 4") Plastic wrap (like Saran Wrap) Surgical tape The TRICK is that Silvadene must be kept moist in order for it to stop the pain. This is what you have to

do - and having someone to help wouldn't hurt: Gently clean all burned areas with antibacteral soap. Rinse well. Apply thick layer of Silvadene to all affected areas. Unroll the gauze and cut into manageable strips (about a foot long). Coat the gauze with thick layer of Silvadene. Gently press the Silvadene side of the gauze to the skin areas you already coated with Silvadene. When all the gauze is applied, coat the OUTSIDE of the gauze with Silvadene. Cover the entire area with plastic wrap to maintain moisture. Use the surgical tape to hold the plastic in place. Cover with any shirt you don't mind being permanently stained. --------- I went through this process morning and night. Anytime I began to feel pain (midday), I removed the plastic, and reapplied Silvadene to the outside gauze, put plastic back on, etc. ----------- I realize this may seem extreme to some of you, but I was burned from my neck to the bottom of my rib cage - all skin blistered and came off, I was literally an oozing mess. Hope no one needs this advice - but glad to share it if it will help someone. Ann Chemo Hats: www.cjhats.com __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

I am through with radiation, but that is great for those who are having to endure it.

Ren

[Guest guest]

I am calling her with this info now. Thanks

>

> I hope this will help those suffering from radiation burns. It's a

real pain in the toucas to do, but if the pain from the burns is

intense enough, you'll be glad to do it.

>

> This is what I was taught by a wound care specialist (my onc

nurses referred me to her when they saw the intensity of my burns).

Remember, Silvadene is available by prescription only - also it

permanently stains any clothing it touches.

>

> You will need:

>

> The biggest jar of silvadene available (this is not a joke)!

>

> 2 " - 4 " rolls of gauze bandages (I preferred the 4 " )

>

> Plastic wrap (like Saran Wrap)

>

> Surgical tape

>

> The TRICK is that Silvadene must be kept moist in order for it to

stop the pain.

>

> This is what you have to do - and having someone to help wouldn't

hurt:

>

> Gently clean all burned areas with antibacteral soap. Rinse well.

>

> Apply thick layer of Silvadene to all affected areas.

>

> Unroll the gauze and cut into manageable strips (about a foot long).

>

> Coat the gauze with thick layer of Silvadene.

>

> Gently press the Silvadene side of the gauze to the skin areas you

already coated with Silvadene.

>

> When all the gauze is applied, coat the OUTSIDE of the gauze with

Silvadene.

>

> Cover the entire area with plastic wrap to maintain moisture.

>

> Use the surgical tape to hold the plastic in place.

>

> Cover with any shirt you don't mind being permanently stained.

>

> ---------

>

> I went through this process morning and night. Anytime I began to

feel pain (midday), I removed the plastic, and reapplied Silvadene to

the outside gauze, put plastic back on, etc.

>

> -----------

>

> I realize this may seem extreme to some of you, but I was burned

from my neck to the bottom of my rib cage - all skin blistered and

came off, I was literally an oozing mess.

>

> Hope no one needs this advice - but glad to share it if it will

help someone.

>

> Ann

> Chemo Hats: www.cjhats.com

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

I am calling her with this info now. Thanks

>

> I hope this will help those suffering from radiation burns. It's a

real pain in the toucas to do, but if the pain from the burns is

intense enough, you'll be glad to do it.

>

> This is what I was taught by a wound care specialist (my onc

nurses referred me to her when they saw the intensity of my burns).

Remember, Silvadene is available by prescription only - also it

permanently stains any clothing it touches.

>

> You will need:

>

> The biggest jar of silvadene available (this is not a joke)!

>

> 2 " - 4 " rolls of gauze bandages (I preferred the 4 " )

>

> Plastic wrap (like Saran Wrap)

>

> Surgical tape

>

> The TRICK is that Silvadene must be kept moist in order for it to

stop the pain.

>

> This is what you have to do - and having someone to help wouldn't

hurt:

>

> Gently clean all burned areas with antibacteral soap. Rinse well.

>

> Apply thick layer of Silvadene to all affected areas.

>

> Unroll the gauze and cut into manageable strips (about a foot long).

>

> Coat the gauze with thick layer of Silvadene.

>

> Gently press the Silvadene side of the gauze to the skin areas you

already coated with Silvadene.

>

> When all the gauze is applied, coat the OUTSIDE of the gauze with

Silvadene.

>

> Cover the entire area with plastic wrap to maintain moisture.

>

> Use the surgical tape to hold the plastic in place.

>

> Cover with any shirt you don't mind being permanently stained.

>

> ---------

>

> I went through this process morning and night. Anytime I began to

feel pain (midday), I removed the plastic, and reapplied Silvadene to

the outside gauze, put plastic back on, etc.

>

> -----------

>

> I realize this may seem extreme to some of you, but I was burned

from my neck to the bottom of my rib cage - all skin blistered and

came off, I was literally an oozing mess.

>

> Hope no one needs this advice - but glad to share it if it will

help someone.

>

> Ann

> Chemo Hats: www.cjhats.com

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

I am calling her with this info now. Thanks

>

> I hope this will help those suffering from radiation burns. It's a

real pain in the toucas to do, but if the pain from the burns is

intense enough, you'll be glad to do it.

>

> This is what I was taught by a wound care specialist (my onc

nurses referred me to her when they saw the intensity of my burns).

Remember, Silvadene is available by prescription only - also it

permanently stains any clothing it touches.

>

> You will need:

>

> The biggest jar of silvadene available (this is not a joke)!

>

> 2 " - 4 " rolls of gauze bandages (I preferred the 4 " )

>

> Plastic wrap (like Saran Wrap)

>

> Surgical tape

>

> The TRICK is that Silvadene must be kept moist in order for it to

stop the pain.

>

> This is what you have to do - and having someone to help wouldn't

hurt:

>

> Gently clean all burned areas with antibacteral soap. Rinse well.

>

> Apply thick layer of Silvadene to all affected areas.

>

> Unroll the gauze and cut into manageable strips (about a foot long).

>

> Coat the gauze with thick layer of Silvadene.

>

> Gently press the Silvadene side of the gauze to the skin areas you

already coated with Silvadene.

>

> When all the gauze is applied, coat the OUTSIDE of the gauze with

Silvadene.

>

> Cover the entire area with plastic wrap to maintain moisture.

>

> Use the surgical tape to hold the plastic in place.

>

> Cover with any shirt you don't mind being permanently stained.

>

> ---------

>

> I went through this process morning and night. Anytime I began to

feel pain (midday), I removed the plastic, and reapplied Silvadene to

the outside gauze, put plastic back on, etc.

>

> -----------

>

> I realize this may seem extreme to some of you, but I was burned

from my neck to the bottom of my rib cage - all skin blistered and

came off, I was literally an oozing mess.

>

> Hope no one needs this advice - but glad to share it if it will

help someone.

>

> Ann

> Chemo Hats: www.cjhats.com

>

> __________________________________________________

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