Medline Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing, Sacrum9" x 9", in Educational Packaging, 5 EA/BX

Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing, Sacrum9" x 9", in Educational Packaging, 5 EA/BX

Optifoam gentle silicone-faced foam dressing is a sacral foam dressing for wound care and pressure injury prevention protocols. It fits buyers who need a conformable dressing for partial- and full-thickness wounds, especially when moderate to heavy drainage is a concern. This 9 inch dressing uses a five-layer design with a superabsorbent core, a waterproof outer layer, and gentle silicone adhesive that can be lifted and reapplied.

Good Fit For

• Sacral wound care
• Partial- and full-thickness wounds
• Pressure injury prevention protocols
• Sites with moderate to heavy drainage

Key Features

• Five-layer foam dressing with a superabsorbent core that absorbs exudate, turns it into a gel, and locks it away
• Gentle silicone adhesive can be lifted and reapplied, which can help during dressing checks
• Highly conformable sacral design supports placement on the sacral area
• Low-profile construction and moisture vapor transmission rate that adjusts to fluid level for improved breathability
• Waterproof outer layer adds protection during use
• Suitable for primary or secondary dressing use on shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage

Applications and Usage

• Managing exudate on sacral wounds
• Using as a primary dressing on shallow or deep wounds
• Adding as a secondary dressing when the care plan calls for foam coverage
• Checking drainage and reapplying the dressing as needed
• Including in pressure injury prevention protocols

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 9".
• Material: Foam.
• Check drainage during use.
• Not for third-degree burns.
• Choose this sacral format when the dressing area and shape match the intended application site.

FAQ

• Can this dressing be used on the sacral area? Yes. This foam dressing is made for sacral application.
• What kind of wounds is this dressing intended for? This dressing is indicated for partial- and full-thickness wounds and can be used on shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage.
• Can the dressing be repositioned? Yes. The gentle silicone adhesive can be lifted up and reapplied.
• Is this a primary dressing or a secondary dressing? Either. This foam dressing can be used as a primary or secondary dressing.
• Are there any situations where this dressing should not be used? Yes. This dressing is contraindicated for third-degree burns.

From Optifoam by Medline.