This instructional video provides step-by-step guidance for burn wound care using greasy gauze (Vaseline gauze) and standard gauze dressings. Designed for patients and caregivers, the video reinforces clinical instructions to be able to treat small burns at home, or to continue treatment for larger burns after seeing a healthcare provider.
In this video, you will learn:
- Greasy gauze is a common type of bandage used to help protect and heal burns
- How to safely remove an old burn bandage
- How to clean burns and apply new bandages
- Signs and symptoms of infection to watch for
- How to reduce the risk of infection in burns
- How to apply and wrap bandages for burns on the arm, hand, torso, and leg
- When to seek additional help in caring for burns
This educational resource is intended to supplement the instructions provided by your medical care team. Always follow the guidance of your burn care provider. Printable PDF with QR Code with links to each video.
Scroll down to view: English, Amharic, Arabic, French, Lingala , Spanish, Russian, and Vietnamese
English language: ‘A Step by Step Guide to Burn Care Using Greasy Gauze – supplies list and how to wrap burns’
Amharic Language: በቅባት የራሰ ፋሻን በመጠቀም የቃጠሎ እንክብካቤ የደረጃ በደረጃ መመሪያ – የአቅርቦቶች ዝርዝር እና የቃጠሎ ቁስሎችን እንዴት መጠቅለል እንደሚቻል
Arabic Language: دليل العناية بالحروق خطوة بخطوة باستخدام الشاش الدهني – قائمة اللوازم وكيفية لف الحروق
French Language: ‘Guide pratique : soins des brûlures avec ccompresse de gaze grasse et vaseline‘
Lingala Language: Lisungi : Kosalisa mpota ya kozika na moto na ba pansement ya compresse mpe na mafuta ya vaseline
Spanish Language: ‘Guía paso a paso para el cuidado de quemaduras con “Greasy Gauze”: materiales y cómo vendarlas‘
Russian Language: Уход за ожогом: повязка с мазью, материалы и как наложить повязку
Vietnamese Language: Hướng dẫn từng bước cách chăm sóc vết bỏng bằng gạc tẩm mỡ – vật dụng và cách băng
To improve accessibility and health equity, these burn care videos are being translated into multiple languages. Additional language versions will be added as they become available.
We encourage you to share these resources with your communities to support safe, informed burn recovery at home.
Suggested use for providers:
- Share videos during patient appointments and community health events
- Include video links in discharge paperwork
- Promote at global outreach efforts
Burn care can be complex, involving multiple steps that may feel overwhelming for patients and caregivers. This challenge is even greater for individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), who may face additional barriers in understanding and following detailed wound care protocols. As patients transition from hospital care to at-home recovery, it is essential that they clearly understand and follow proper burn wound care instructions to achieve the best possible outcomes. To address this need, EthnoMed partnered with Harborview’s Burns, Plastics, and Pediatric Acute Care Unit to develop accessible, visual education tools to support safe and effective burn care at home.
A burn is an injury to the skin caused by something hot, like fire, hot water, steam, or even touching something like a hot pan. Burns can also be caused by cold, electricity, chemicals, or the sun. No matter what causes the burn, the skin needs the right care to heal well and stay healthy.
A burn is an injury to the skin caused by something hot, like fire, hot water, steam, or even touching something like a hot pan. Burns can also be caused by cold, electricity, chemicals, or the sun. No matter what causes the burn, the skin needs the right care to heal well and stay healthy.
