Medline Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing with Liquitrap Super Absorbent Core in Educational Packaging, 6" x 6", 100 EA/CS

Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing with Liquitrap Super Absorbent Core in Educational Packaging, 6" x 6", 100 EA/CS

Optifoam gentle silicone-faced foam dressing is a superabsorbent wound dressing for managing shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage. It works in care settings that need a conformable adhesive dressing that can be lifted and reapplied while helping manage exudate across different body areas. This 6 inch x 6 inch dressing uses five layers with a Liquitrap super absorbent core and a waterproof outer layer.

Good Fit For

• Managing partial- and full-thickness wounds
• Sites across the body that benefit from a conformable adhesive foam dressing
• Care routines that require checking drainage and repositioning the dressing
• Pressure injury prevention protocols where pressure displacement support is desired

Key Features

• Five-layer foam dressing absorbs exudate, turns it into a gel, and locks it away for fluid management
• Gentle silicone adhesive can be lifted and reapplied, which may help during dressing checks
• Highly conformable, low-profile design supports comfort and flexibility on the body
• MVTR adjusts to the level of fluid to improve breathability as wound conditions change
• Waterproof outer layer adds protection during wear
• Suitable for primary or secondary dressing use on shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage

Applications and Usage

• Managing exudate from partial-thickness wounds
• Managing exudate from full-thickness wounds
• Using as a primary dressing over shallow or deep wounds
• Using as a secondary dressing when extra absorbency is needed
• Applying across body areas where a waterproof outer layer and reapplication may be helpful

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Material: Foam.
• Check drainage to determine dressing use and change timing.
• Not for third-degree burns.
• The overall dressing measures 6 inch x 6 inch, with a 4.5 inch x 4.5 inch dressing pad.

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this foam dressing intended for? This dressing is indicated for partial- and full-thickness wounds, including shallow or deep wounds with moderate to heavy drainage.
• Can the dressing be repositioned after placement? Yes. The gentle silicone adhesive can be lifted up and reapplied.
• Can this dressing be used as either a primary or secondary dressing? Yes. This Optifoam dressing is suitable for primary or secondary use.
• What size is the dressing and pad? The dressing measures 6 inch x 6 inch, and the dressing pad measures 4.5 inch x 4.5 inch.
• Are there any important use limitations? Yes. This dressing is contraindicated for third-degree burns.

From Optifoam by Medline.