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

Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing, Sacrum9" x 9", in Educational Packaging

Optifoam gentle silicone-faced foam dressing is a sacral foam dressing for wound management and pressure injury prevention protocols. It fits care settings that need a conformable dressing with gentle adhesive that can be lifted and reapplied during checks. This 9 inch dressing has a 5-layer design with a superabsorbent core and a waterproof outer layer.

Good Fit For

• Sacral wound care
• Pressure injury prevention protocols
• Partial and full-thickness wounds
• Shallow, deep, or moderate to heavy drainage wounds

Key Features

• Sacral foam dressing shaped for the sacral area
• Gentle silicone adhesive can be lifted and reapplied during dressing checks
• 5-layer construction with a superabsorbent core helps absorb exudate, turn it into a gel, and lock it away
• Low-profile, conformable design supports comfort and flexibility
• Waterproof outer layer adds protection during wear
• Suitable for primary or secondary dressing use

Applications and Usage

• Managing exudate on sacral wounds
• Using as part of a pressure injury prevention protocol
• Covering partial-thickness wounds
• Covering full-thickness wounds
• Using as a primary or secondary dressing when drainage should be checked

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 9".
• Not for third-degree burns
• Drainage should be checked during use
• Choose this sacral format when dressing shape and placement are important for the care area
• Latex free for facilities that prefer latex-free wound care products

FAQ

• Can this dressing be repositioned during application or checks? Yes. The gentle silicone adhesive can be lifted and reapplied, which can help during dressing checks.
• What kind of wounds is this foam dressing intended for? This dressing is indicated for partial and full-thickness wounds. It is also intended for shallow, deep, and moderate to heavy drainage wounds.
• Is this dressing appropriate for the sacral area? Yes. This is a sacral foam dressing intended for the sacral area.
• Can this be used in a pressure injury prevention protocol? Yes. The dressing is designed to be used as part of a pressure injury prevention protocol.
• Can this dressing be used for third-degree burns? No. Third-degree burns are listed as a contraindication for this dressing.

From Optifoam by Medline.