Medline Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing with Liquitrap Super Absorbent Core, 9" x 9", Sacrum, in Educational Packaging, 1/EA

Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing with Liquitrap Super Absorbent Core, 9" x 9", Sacrum, in Educational Packaging, 1/EA

Optifoam sacral foam dressing is a silicone-faced foam dressing for wound management on the sacral area. It fits care settings that need a conformable dressing with gentle adhesion, strong fluid handling, and the option to lift and reapply during placement. This 9 inch dressing uses a five-layer design with a Liquitrap super absorbent core and a waterproof outer layer.

Good Fit For

• Sacral wound dressing needs
• Settings following a pressure injury prevention protocol
• Applications where repositionable adhesion is helpful
• Wounds with exudate that call for absorbent foam management

Key Features

• Five-layer construction helps absorb exudate, turn it into a gel, and lock it away
• Gentle silicone adhesive can be lifted and reapplied for easier positioning
• Conformable, low-profile foam supports comfort and flexibility at the sacral area
• Moisture vapor transmission rate adjusts to the level of fluid to improve breathability
• Waterproof outer layer adds protection during wear
• Works as a primary or secondary dressing for partial and full-thickness wounds

Applications and Usage

• Managing partial and full-thickness wounds in the sacral area
• Using as a primary dressing when absorbency and conformability matter
• Using as a secondary dressing over a wound care site
• Supporting pressure displacement as part of a pressure injury prevention protocol

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 9".
• Material: Foam.
• Check drainage to guide dressing change frequency
• This dressing is indicated for partial and full-thickness wounds
• Not for use on third-degree burns

FAQ

• Can this dressing be used on the sacral area? Yes. This Optifoam dressing is intended for sacral application.
• What kind of wound fluid management does this dressing offer? The five-layer design uses a super absorbent core to absorb exudate, convert it into a gel, and lock it away.
• Can the adhesive be repositioned during application? Yes. The gentle silicone adhesive can be lifted and reapplied, which can make placement easier.
• Is this dressing used as a primary dressing or a secondary dressing? It can be used either way. This foam dressing is suitable for primary or secondary use.
• Are there any wound types this dressing should not be used on? Yes. This dressing is contraindicated for third-degree burns.

From Optifoam by Medline.