Medline Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver, 8" x 8", in Educational Packaging, 1/EA

Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver, 8" x 8", in Educational Packaging, 1/EA

Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver is a foam wound dressing with gentle silicone adhesion. It may fit wound care settings that need easy placement, a low-friction outer layer, and antimicrobial silver for indicated wounds such as pressure injuries, ulcers, donor sites, and partial- or full-thickness wounds. This single each dressing is intended for all-over-body application, with drainage checked to guide dressing changes.

Good Fit For

• Pressure injury dressing protocols
• Lower extremity ulcer care
• Donor site management
• Wound care settings monitoring drainage to time dressing changes

Key Features

• Foam dressing with silicone supports gentle adhesion and easier placement
• Ionic silver provides an antimicrobial barrier and continuous antimicrobial protection
• Low-friction, low-shear outer layer may help in sensitive wound care settings
• For all-over-body application across multiple indicated wound types
• Single each format can work for individual treatment needs or education-focused purchasing

Applications and Usage

• Managing pressure injuries
• Covering partial-thickness wounds
• Covering full-thickness wounds
• Dressing lower extremity ulcers
• Managing donor sites and lesions with active vasculitis

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Foam.
• Check drainage to determine when the dressing should be changed
• Not for use on third-degree burns
• Avoid use for individuals with a known sensitivity to silver

FAQ

• What types of wounds is this foam dressing used for? This foam dressing is indicated for pressure injuries, partial- and full-thickness wounds, lower extremity ulcers, donor sites, and lesions with active vasculitis.
• Does this dressing have an adhesive layer? Yes. The dressing uses silicone for gentle adhesion and easier placement.
• Does this dressing include antimicrobial protection? Yes. Ionic silver provides an antimicrobial barrier and continuous antimicrobial protection.
• When should the dressing be changed? Dressing changes should be guided by checking drainage.
• Are there any contraindications to know before ordering? Yes. This dressing is contraindicated for third-degree burns and for individuals with a known sensitivity to silver.

From Optifoam by Medline.