Medline Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing with Liquitrap Super Absorbent Core in Educational Packaging, 9" x 9", Sacrum, 25 EA/CS

Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing with Liquitrap Super Absorbent Core in Educational Packaging, 9" x 9", Sacrum, 25 EA/CS

This foam dressing is a sacral-shaped Optifoam dressing with a gentle silicone adhesive and Liquitrap super absorbent core. It fits wound care settings where buyers need a conformable dressing that can manage exudate, stay comfortable, and be lifted and reapplied as needed. This version is 9 inch x 9 inch with a waterproof outer layer and comes in educational packaging.

Good Fit For

• Sacral wound dressing needs
• Partial and full-thickness wounds
• Protocols that include pressure injury prevention
• Settings that need a dressing that can be repositioned

Key Features

• Five-layer foam dressing with a superabsorbent core that absorbs exudate, converts it into a gel, and locks it away
• Gentle silicone adhesive supports secure placement and can be lifted and reapplied
• Highly conformable sacral design helps the dressing follow body contours
• Low-profile construction adds comfort and flexibility during wear
• Moisture vapor transmission rate adjusts to fluid level to improve breathability
• Waterproof outer layer adds protection during use

Applications and Usage

• Managing exudate from partial-thickness wounds in the sacral area
• Managing exudate from full-thickness wounds in the sacral area
• Using as a primary dressing when clinically appropriate
• Using as a secondary dressing when clinically appropriate

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 9".
• Material: Foam.
• Check drainage to determine dressing change frequency
• Not indicated for third-degree burns
• Choose the sacral shape when coverage is needed for the sacral area

FAQ

• Can this dressing be repositioned after placement? Yes. The gentle silicone adhesive can be lifted and reapplied.
• What kind of wound fluid management does this foam dressing offer? The dressing uses five layers and a superabsorbent core to absorb exudate, convert it into a gel, and lock it away.
• Where is this dressing intended to be used? This version is intended for the sacral area.
• Can this foam dressing be used as either a primary or secondary dressing? Yes. It is suitable for primary or secondary use.
• Are there any wound types where this dressing should not be used? Yes. This dressing is contraindicated for third-degree burns.

From Optifoam by Medline.