Thermal Injury Field Kit (TIFK)
Evidence-based burn care for first- through third-degree thermal injuries — packaged for the field.
- Physician-built, hospital-grade burn management system.
- Featuring Burnshield® sterile hydrogel burn dressing and gel.
- Non-adherent and transparent dressings to cover and protect the wound.
- Triangular bandage to secure dressings or serve as an arm sling.
- Durable, water-resistant mylar pouch + pictorial insert (burn-degree and Rule of Nines guide).
What’s Included
- (1) Hydrogel burn dressing 4″ × 4″.
- (2) Hydrogel burn gel packets 3.5 mL.
- (1) Triangular bandage 40″ × 40″ × 56″.
- (1) Specialty gauze roll 4″ × 72″.
- (2) Non-adherent petrolatum dressings 3″ × 9″.
- (2) Sterile gauze pads 3″ × 3″.
- (2) Transparent dressings 4″ × 4.8″.
- (1) Pictorial instruction insert.
- Resealable Mylar Pouch — keeps out dust, debris, and water.
Thermal injuries and burn care
Knowing the Degree
Burns are classified by how deep they go. First-degree burns affect only the outer skin (red, painful, no blisters). Second-degree burns reach the deeper dermis and typically blister. Third-degree burns extend through the full thickness of the skin and may look white, leathery, or charred. Depth and size together drive how serious a burn is.
The Rule of Nines
To estimate how much of the body a burn covers, clinicians use the Rule of Nines, which assigns body surface area in blocks of roughly 9% (or multiples). It is a fast field method for gauging total body surface area affected by partial- and full-thickness burns — useful information when deciding how urgently to seek definitive care.
Cool First, Then Cover
Stop the burning process and cool the area with clean, potable, room-temperature water. Cooling early limits how deep the injury progresses. Then cover with a non-adherent or hydrogel dressing to protect the wound and ease pain. The kit pairs Burnshield® hydrogel with non-adherent and transparent dressings for exactly this sequence.
Never Use Ice
Do not apply ice or ice water to a burn — it can deepen the injury. Don’t pull away clothing that is stuck to the skin, and don’t pop blisters.
This information is educational. It is not medical advice and does not establish a physician-patient relationship. For severe, large, or worsening burns, seek immediate care.
How to use the Thermal Injury Field Kit
A quick overview of how the kit is used in the field. Full directions are on the pictorial insert.
Stop the Burn and Cool
Remove the heat source and gently remove or cut away loose clothing — but don’t pull off fabric stuck to skin. Cool the area with clean, potable, room-temperature water. Do not use ice or ice water.
Assess and Decide
Determine the depth (first, second, or third degree) and estimate the percent of body surface area using the Rule of Nines on the insert. Activate EMS (call 911) or move toward definitive care if the burn is large, deep, or involves a high-risk area.
Clean and Apply Hydrogel
Sanitize your hands and gently clean the area. Apply the Burnshield® hydrogel burn dressing or gel directly to the wound to cool, soothe, and protect.
Cover and Secure
Cover with a non-adherent or transparent dressing and secure with the gauze roll or the triangular bandage (which also works as an arm sling). Don’t wrap too tightly, and don’t pop blisters.
Treat pain with over-the-counter medication as directed and stay hydrated. Seek medical care for burns to the face, hands, feet, joints, or genitals; large or full-thickness burns; signs of infection (spreading redness, pus, fever); or any trouble breathing.
Who the Thermal Injury Field Kit is for
Burns happen fast — in the kitchen, on the job site, around fire, and miles from a hospital. The Thermal Injury Field Kit is for the people who work, train, and play where thermal injuries actually occur — and anyone who works or plays around heat, fire, and hot surfaces.
Why preparedness matters
A serious burn doesn’t wait for a convenient moment. The first few minutes — stopping the burn and cooling it — do more to shape the outcome than anything that happens later.
The people who handle a burn well aren’t lucky — they’re prepared. They cooled and covered early because the kit was already in the pack. Stock the Thermal Injury Field Kit before the trip, before the shift, before you step off.
Add to Cart — $17.99What’s inside the kit
| 1× | Hydrogel Burn Dressing 4″ × 4″ Burnshield® sterile trauma hydrogel dressing — cools, soothes, and covers the burn. |
| 2× | Hydrogel Burn Gel Packets 3.5 mL Single-use Burnshield® hydrogel for smaller burns or topping up a dressing. |
| 1× | Triangular Bandage 40″ × 40″ × 56″ Secures dressings or doubles as an arm sling. |
| 1× | Specialty Gauze Roll 4″ × 72″ Conforming roll to wrap and hold dressings in place. |
| 2× | Non-Adherent Petrolatum Dressings 3″ × 9″ Won’t stick to the wound — gentle removal during dressing changes. |
| 2× | Sterile Gauze Pads 3″ × 3″ Sterile pads for cleaning, padding, and absorption. |
| 2× | Transparent Dressings 4″ × 4.8″ Breathable film dressing that protects while letting you monitor the wound. |
| 1× | Pictorial Instruction Insert Directions for use, burn-degree assessment, Rule of Nines, and suggested-use diagrams. |
| 1× | Resealable Mylar Pouch Durable and heat-sealed — keeps out dust, debris, and water. |
Resealable Mylar Pouch · Size: approx. 6″ × 8″ × 2″ · Weight: approx. 4.8 oz · Designed and printed in the U.S.A.
Why we created the TIFK
We are physicians who practice where the hospital isn’t. We’ve treated the burn that ends a shift, sidelines a crew, and turns a good day outside into an emergency. So we built the kit we’d carry ourselves: Hospital-grade burn supplies and the evidence-based steps for thermal injury, distilled into one durable package and vetted by people who have actually used it in the field.
This isn’t a drugstore afterthought. It’s field medicine, engineered by clinicians, for the kind of person who refuses to be a liability — who shows up competent, prepared, and ready to take care of their own. That’s who we build for. If that’s you, you already belong here. Medicine. Anywhere.
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Frequently asked questions — TIFK
What’s the first thing to do for a burn in the field?
Should I put ice on a burn?
How do I know how serious a burn is?
What kinds of burns is this kit for?
What is the hydrogel dressing for?
Should I pop blisters or pull off stuck clothing?
Do I need a prescription?
When should I seek medical care?
What’s included, and what does it cost?
Gear Is Half the Equation
We can’t all be neurosurgeons — but everyone can get quality First Aid and Stop the Bleed training. Pair your kit with the skills to use it.
The American Red Cross and ACS Stop the Bleed are independent organizations and are not affiliated with us.
Be ready before the burn
The Thermal Injury Field Kit turns a serious burn into a managed situation — physician-built, hospital-grade, and packaged to survive your truck bed.
Whether you’re working a line, running a saw, cooking for a crew, or spending the weekend outside, it gives you the burn-management capability a standard first-aid kit doesn’t. Pack it before you need it.
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