Care for EB Blisters

1. Wash hands →  assemble supplies → wear gloves. Sterile needles, lancets, or 11 blade should be used to lance tense blisters dime size or larger (*do not lance blisters in the mouth or near the eyes*).

2. Gently push the fluid to one corner of the blister.

3. Prick 1 or 2 holes on the raised side of the blister (not the top). The hole should be big enough to drain the fluid.

4. Gently drain the fluid using gauze or a Q-tip to push the fluid toward the slit in the blister, with the help of gravity. Another piece of gauze can be used to soak up the liquid from the blister. Liquid may be clear, cloudy, or blood.

5. Keep roof of blister intact (do not remove).

6. May use lancet on more than one blister, if there are no signs of infection indicated by white or cloudy drainage.

7. Select a non-adherent dressing (bandage) larger than the wound → lightly coat the patient facing side of the dressing with ointment or emollient to prevent sticking  → apply dressing to area  → use rolled gauze and retainer net to secure dressing.

🚫 NO ADHESIVE TAPE OR REGULAR BANDAIDS.

_{*Please note that all medical information given by debra of America is for informational purposes only. Our information is not intended to substitute the care and guidance given by a qualified physician. All regimens of care should be discussed with the patient's doctor. Always check with your physician prior to starting any medications or treatment regimens.}