Medline Optifoam Gentle Foam Wound Dressing with Silicone Adhesive Border, 8" x 7" Sacrum, in Educational Packaging, 5 EA/BX

Optifoam Gentle Foam Wound Dressing with Silicone Adhesive Border, 8" x 7" Sacrum, in Educational Packaging, 5 EA/BX

Optifoam Gentle foam wound dressing is a sacral foam dressing with a silicone adhesive border for wound care. It fits buyers looking for a conformable dressing for partial- and full-thickness wounds with drainage, with the option to lift and reapply during placement. This version is sized for the sacral area and comes in educational packaging with 5 dressings per box.

Good Fit For

• Sacral wound dressing selection
• Managing shallow, deep, or moderate to heavy drainage
• Primary or secondary dressing protocols
• Teams that want a dressing that can be repositioned during application

Key Features

• Silicone adhesive border offers gentle adhesion and can be lifted and reapplied
• Highly conformable design helps the dressing fit the sacral area
• Foam dressing for partial- and full-thickness wounds with drainage
• MVTR adjusts to fluid level to increase breathability
• Low-friction, low-shear outer layer
• Waterproof outer layer adds an extra barrier at the surface

Applications and Usage

• Covering draining wounds in the sacral area
• Using as a primary dressing for shallow or deep wounds
• Adding as a secondary dressing when wound care protocols call for foam coverage
• Situations where dressing placement may need to be lifted and reapplied

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 7".
• Material: Foam.
• Check drainage when determining dressing change timing
• Not for third-degree burns
• Not for lesions with active vasculitis

FAQ

• What area is this dressing shaped for? This Optifoam Gentle dressing is intended for the sacral area.
• Can the adhesive border be repositioned? Yes. The silicone border can be lifted and reapplied, which can help during placement.
• What kinds of wounds is this dressing used for? This foam wound dressing is indicated for partial- and full-thickness wounds with drainage.
• Can this be used as either a primary or secondary dressing? Yes. The dressing is suitable for primary or secondary use.
• Are there any situations where this dressing should not be used? Yes. This dressing is contraindicated for third-degree burns and lesions with active vasculitis.

From Optifoam by Medline.