Medline Optifoam Gentle Lite Foam Dressing, 6" x 6" with Border, 100 EA/CS

Optifoam Gentle Lite Foam Dressing, 6" x 6" with Border, 100 EA/CS

Optifoam Gentle Lite foam dressing is a bordered foam dressing for wound care. It fits buyers who need a low-profile, flexible dressing that can conform in hard-to-dress areas while offering gentle adherence. This 6 inch x 6 inch option uses foam with a waterproof outer layer and is intended for partial- and full-thickness wounds with minimal drainage.

Good Fit For

• Hard-to-dress body areas
• Shallow wounds with minimal drainage
• Primary or secondary dressing protocols
• Facilities managing routine dressing changes based on drainage checks

Key Features

• Low-profile, flexible foam helps the dressing conform in tough-to-dress areas
• Silicone supports gentle adherence for patient comfort
• Waterproof outer layer helps protect the wound and helps keep bacteria out
• For partial- and full-thickness wounds with minimal drainage
• Can be used as a primary or secondary dressing
• Bordered 6 inch x 6 inch format supports broader area coverage

Applications and Usage

• Covering partial-thickness wounds with minimal drainage
• Managing full-thickness wounds with minimal drainage
• Using a conformable bordered dressing on areas that are difficult to dress
• Adding foam protection as either a primary or secondary dressing

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Material: Foam.
• Check drainage to determine dressing change frequency
• Not for third-degree burns
• Choose this lite foam option when a low-profile dressing is preferred
• This dressing is intended for minimal drainage wounds

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this foam dressing intended for? This foam dressing is indicated for partial- and full-thickness wounds with minimal drainage.
• Can this dressing be used in hard-to-dress areas? Yes. The low-profile, flexible foam is made for easy conformability in tough-to-dress areas.
• Does this dressing adhere gently? Yes. The dressing uses silicone for gentle adherence.
• Does the outer layer help protect the wound? Yes. The waterproof outer layer helps protect the wound and helps keep bacteria out.
• Are there any wound types this dressing should not be used for? Yes. This dressing is contraindicated for third-degree burns.

From Optifoam by Medline.