Medline Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing in Educational Packaging, Sacrum, 7" x 7", 40 EA/CS

Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing in Educational Packaging, Sacrum, 7" x 7", 40 EA/CS

Optifoam sacral foam dressing is a silicone-faced foam dressing for wound care on the sacral area. It can work as a primary or secondary dressing and may fit care settings that need absorbency, conformability, and a dressing that can be lifted and reapplied. This 7 inch option uses a five-layer construction with a superabsorbent core and a waterproof outer layer.

Good Fit For

• Sacral wound dressing needs
• Settings using pressure injury prevention protocols
• Cases needing a dressing that can be repositioned
• Wounds with moderate to heavy drainage

Key Features

• Sacral foam dressing shaped for the sacral area
• Five-layer design with a superabsorbent core that absorbs exudate, converts it to gel, and locks it away
• Gentle silicone adhesive can be lifted and reapplied during dressing changes
• Highly conformable, low-profile foam supports comfort and flexibility
• Waterproof outer layer adds outer-layer protection
• Works as a primary or secondary dressing for shallow, deep, and moderate to heavy drainage

Applications and Usage

• Managing partial and full-thickness wounds in the sacral area
• Using as either a primary or secondary dressing
• Supporting care plans where drainage should be checked during use
• Including in pressure injury prevention protocols

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 7".
• Material: Foam.
• Not indicated for third-degree burns
• Drainage should be checked during use
• Select the sacral format when the wound location calls for that shape

FAQ

• Can this dressing be repositioned during application? Yes. The gentle silicone adhesive can be lifted and reapplied, which can help during dressing placement and changes.
• What kind of wounds is this dressing intended for? This foam dressing is indicated for partial and full-thickness wounds.
• Where is this dressing meant to be used? This is a sacral dressing, so it is intended for the sacral area.
• Can it be used as both a primary and secondary dressing? Yes. The dressing is suitable for primary or secondary use.
• Is this dressing appropriate for third-degree burns? No. Third-degree burns are listed as a contraindication.

From Optifoam by Medline.