Medline OptiLock Nonadhesive Super Absorbent Wound Dressings, 5" x 5.5", in Educational Packaging

OptiLock Nonadhesive Super Absorbent Wound Dressings, 5" x 5.5", in Educational Packaging

OptiLock nonadhesive super absorbent wound dressings are designed to manage wound fluid while helping protect surrounding skin from maceration. This dressing may fit facilities and clinicians treating pressure injuries, leg ulcers, lacerations, abrasions, and other partial- or full-thickness wounds, including wounds under compression. The 5 inch x 5.5 inch format is nonadhesive, has a nonadherent wound contact layer for easier removal, and can be used as a primary or secondary dressing.

Good Fit For

• Managing exudating pressure injuries
• Treating leg ulcers and wounds under compression
• Covering partial- and full-thickness wounds
• Care settings that need a nonadhesive absorbent dressing

Key Features

• Superabsorbent dressing helps manage large quantities of fluid as well as minimal drainage
• Nonadhesive design offers flexible placement and dressing selection
• Nonadherent wound contact layer supports easier removal
• Helps protect skin from maceration, which can interfere with healing
• Suitable for primary or secondary dressing use depending on wound care needs
• Waterproof outer layer adds protection during wear

Applications and Usage

• Absorbing drainage from pressure injuries
• Managing exudate from leg ulcers
• Covering lacerations and abrasions with an absorbent nonadhesive dressing
• Using as a primary dressing or as a secondary cover dressing
• Supporting wound care for patients using compression

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 5".
• Do not use on nonexudating or minimally exudating wounds
• Not for third-degree burns
• Avoid use if the patient has known sensitivity to the product or its components
• Drainage should be checked to guide dressing changes

FAQ

• Can this dressing be used on heavily draining wounds? Yes. OptiLock super absorbent wound dressings are intended to handle large quantities of fluid, while also working on wounds with minimal drainage.
• Does the dressing stick to the wound bed? No. This dressing has a nonadherent wound contact layer, which helps with easier removal.
• What kinds of wounds is this dressing used for? This dressing is indicated for pressure injuries, partial- and full-thickness wounds, leg ulcers, lacerations, abrasions, and wounds under compression.
• Can this be used as either a primary or secondary dressing? Yes. The dressing is suitable for primary or secondary use, which gives clinicians flexibility in wound care protocols.
• When should this dressing not be used? OptiLock should not be used on nonexudating or minimally exudating wounds, on third-degree burns, or when there is known sensitivity to the product or its components.

From Medline.