Medline Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing with Liquitrap Super Absorbent Core, 3" x 3", in Educational Packaging, 1/EA

Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing with Liquitrap Super Absorbent Core, 3" x 3", in Educational Packaging, 1/EA

Optifoam gentle silicone-faced foam dressing is a 3 inch x 3 inch wound dressing with a Liquitrap super absorbent core. It fits buyers looking for a conformable adhesive foam dressing for partial- and full-thickness wounds, with a design that can be lifted and reapplied as needed. This dressing combines five layers, a waterproof outer layer, and a low-profile construction for moisture management and flexibility.

Good Fit For

• Managing partial- and full-thickness wounds
• Use across all over body application areas
• Shallow, deep, or moderate to heavy drainage wounds
• Workflows that may benefit from a dressing that can be lifted and reapplied

Key Features

• Five-layer dressing with a superabsorbent core that absorbs exudate, converts it into a gel, and locks it away
• Gentle silicone adhesive helps the dressing stay in place and allows lifting and reapplication
• Highly conformable foam supports comfort and flexibility across different body areas
• Low-profile design with MVTR that adjusts to fluid level to improve breathability
• 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

• Covering partial-thickness wounds
• Covering full-thickness wounds
• Managing wound exudate in shallow wounds
• Managing wound exudate in deep wounds
• Using as a primary or secondary dressing

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 3".
• Material: Foam.
• Check drainage to guide dressing change frequency
• This dressing is contraindicated for third-degree burns
• Pressure displacement is referenced when used with a pressure injury prevention protocol

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this foam dressing intended for? Optifoam foam dressing is indicated for partial- and full-thickness wounds. It is also intended for shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage.
• Can this dressing be repositioned after placement? Yes. The gentle silicone adhesive allows the dressing to be lifted up and reapplied.
• Can this be used as either a primary or secondary dressing? Yes. This foam dressing can be used as a primary or secondary dressing.
• Is the outer layer waterproof? Yes. The dressing has a waterproof outer layer.
• Are there any important limitations to know before ordering? Yes. This dressing is contraindicated for third-degree burns, and drainage should be checked to determine dressing change timing.

From Optifoam by Medline.