Features of Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing
- Moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) adjusts to fluid level to increase breathability
- Super absorbent core absorbs exudate, converts it into gel and locks it away
- Allows to reposition and remove the Optifoam dressings without causing any harm to the periwound skin
- Medline Optifoam Gentle Dressing is true hospital-quality product designed for use in challenging wound care situations
- Low profile design increases flexibility and comfort
- Optifoam Silicone dressing provides gentle adhesion
- Waterproof outer layer protects the wound and helps keep bacteria out
- Low friction and shear outer layer
- Primary or Secondary Dressing
- Sterile
- Latex free
- Material: Foam
Where to use Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam Dressing?
- Pressure injuries
- Leg ulcers
- Donor sites
- Shallow/Deep and moderate/heavy drainage wounds
- Partial and full thickness wounds
- Primary and secondary wounds
- 1st and 2nd degree burns
- Lacerations and abrasions
- Skin tears
What does Optifoam Gentle offer?
- Highly breathable film acts as a waterproof secure barrier to bacteria
- Super absorbent layer absorbs and retains exudate in the dressing minimizing the risk of maceration
- Transfer layer between the wicking foam layer and super absorbent layer ensures exudate is transferred to the super absorbent layer as efficiently as possible
- Foam layer initiates vertical absorption of exudate away from the wound bed into the transfer and super absorbent layers minimizing the pooling of exudate at the wound face
- Silicone adhesive minimizes trauma to the wound and reduces pain upon wear or removal
