Medline Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing with Liquitrap Super Absorbent Core, 9" x 9", Sacrum, in Educational Packaging, 5 EA/BX

Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing with Liquitrap Super Absorbent Core, 9" x 9", Sacrum, in Educational Packaging, 5 EA/BX

Optifoam gentle silicone-faced foam dressing is a sacral foam dressing for managing wound exudate. It fits buyers looking for a conformable dressing with a gentle adhesive that can be lifted and reapplied, along with a waterproof outer layer. This 9 inch dressing uses a super absorbent core and comes in educational packaging with 5 per box.

Good Fit For

• Sacral wound dressing needs
• Partial- and full-thickness wounds
• Protocols that include pressure injury prevention
• Settings where drainage needs to be checked

Key Features

• Five-layer foam dressing uses a superabsorbent core to absorb exudate, turn it into a gel, and lock it away
• Gentle silicone adhesive can be lifted and reapplied, which may help during dressing checks
• Highly conformable sacral shape supports placement in the sacral area
• Low-profile design adds comfort and flexibility during wear
• Moisture vapor transmission rate adjusts to fluid level to improve breathability
• Waterproof outer layer adds another practical barrier for dressing performance

Applications and Usage

• Managing exudate in partial-thickness wounds
• Managing exudate in full-thickness wounds
• Applying a primary dressing to the sacral area
• Using as a secondary dressing when appropriate
• Supporting pressure injury prevention protocols in the sacral area

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 9".
• Material: Foam.
• Not for third-degree burns
• Check drainage as part of dressing use
• Choose this sacral format when the application area is the sacrum

FAQ

• Can this dressing be used on the sacral area? Yes. This foam dressing is made for sacral application.
• What types of wounds is this dressing indicated for? Optifoam gentle silicone-faced foam dressing is indicated for partial- and full-thickness wounds.
• Can the adhesive be repositioned? Yes. The gentle silicone adhesive can be lifted up and reapplied.
• How does this dressing handle exudate? The superabsorbent core absorbs exudate, converts it into a gel, and locks it away.
• Are there any contraindications to know before buying? Yes. This dressing is contraindicated for third-degree burns.

From Optifoam by Medline.