Medline Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing in Educational Packaging, Sacrum, 9" x 9", 25 EA/CS

Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing in Educational Packaging, Sacrum, 9" x 9", 25 EA/CS

Optifoam sacrum foam dressing is a silicone-faced foam dressing for sacral wound care. It fits buyers looking for a conformable dressing that can serve as a primary or secondary dressing and may be lifted and reapplied during care. This 9 inch option uses a 5-layer design with a superabsorbent core, a waterproof outer layer, and educational case packaging.

Good Fit For

• Sacral wound management
• Partial- and full-thickness wounds
• Moderate to heavy exudate management
• Care settings using pressure injury prevention protocols

Key Features

• Sacral foam dressing shaped for the sacral area
• 5-layer construction with a superabsorbent core helps absorb exudate, gel it, and lock it away
• Gentle silicone adhesive can be lifted and reapplied during dressing changes
• Highly conformable, low-profile design supports comfort and flexibility
• Waterproof outer layer adds protection during wear
• Suitable for primary or secondary dressing use on shallow, deep, and moderate to heavy drainage wounds

Applications and Usage

• Managing sacral wounds with shallow, deep, or moderate to heavy drainage
• Using as a primary dressing when foam absorption is needed
• Using as a secondary dressing over wound sites in the sacral area
• Reapplying the dressing during checks when the silicone adhesive needs to be lifted

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 9".
• Material: Foam.
• Not indicated for third-degree burns
• Dressing change timing should be based on drainage checks
• This SKU is the sacrum format, so buyers should confirm the application area matches the wound site

FAQ

• What area is this foam dressing made for? This dressing is intended for the sacral area.
• Can this dressing be used as either a primary or secondary dressing? Yes. The dressing is suitable for primary or secondary use.
• What kind of wound drainage is this dressing meant to handle? This foam dressing is meant for shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage.
• Can the adhesive be repositioned during care? Yes. The gentle silicone adhesive can be lifted up and reapplied.
• Is this dressing appropriate for third-degree burns? No. Third-degree burns are listed as a contraindication.

From Optifoam by Medline.