Medline Optifoam Gentle Silicone and Antibacterial Silver Foam Dressings, 10 EA/BX

Optifoam Gentle Silicone and Antibacterial Silver Foam Dressings, 10 EA/BX

Optifoam gentle silicone and antibacterial silver foam dressings are foam wound dressings with adhesive silicone for gentle adhesion and easier placement. They fit wound care settings that need a foam dressing for use all over the body, including pressure injuries, partial and full-thickness wounds, lower extremity ulcers, and donor sites. The outer layer is noted for low friction and shear, and drainage should be checked to guide dressing changes.

Good Fit For

• Wound care protocols for pressure injuries
• Management of partial and full-thickness wounds
• Lower extremity ulcer care
• Donor site dressing needs

Key Features

• Foam dressing format supports wound coverage needs
• Silicone adhesive helps with gentle adhesion and easier placement
• Antibacterial silver is included in the dressing
• Low friction and shear outer layer may help in higher-contact care settings
• For all-over-body application across multiple wound types
• Dressing changes are guided by checking drainage

Applications and Usage

• Applying a foam dressing to pressure injuries
• Covering partial and full-thickness wounds with a silicone adhesive dressing
• Using on lower extremity ulcers where a foam dressing is appropriate
• Dressing donor sites with a gentle-adhering foam option

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Material: Foam.
• Check drainage to determine dressing change timing.
• Product details note sensitivity to silver.

FAQ

• What types of wounds is this dressing intended for? This foam dressing is indicated for pressure injuries, partial and full-thickness wounds, lower extremity ulcers, and donor sites.
• Does this dressing have an adhesive backing? Yes. The dressing uses silicone for gentle adhesion and easier placement.
• Where on the body can this dressing be used? The dressing is identified for all-over-body application.
• How often should the dressing be changed? Dressing changes should be based on checking drainage.

From Medline.