Vitále Silicone Foam Dressings are highly absorbent and provide an ideal moist environment for wound healing. They are soft and conformable to fragile skin and are effective in minimizing pain and discomfort. Vitále Silicone Foam Dressings are indicated for the treatment of moderate to heavily exudating wounds, and they assist in protecting the wound, preventing bacterial contamination and skin maceration. Vitále Silicone Foam Dressings can be cut to any size to fit hard to reach areas that are difficult to dress.
Features & Benefits
- Highly Absorbent: Absorbs many times its weight, managing moderate to heavy exudate effectively.
- Moist Wound Environment: The five-layer pad keeps the wound moist, promoting faster healing.
- Comfortable and Gentle: Soft silicone adhesive is gentle on fragile skin, eliminating pain during application and removal.
- Breathable and Waterproof: The outer film is breathable yet waterproof, protecting the wound from external contaminants while allowing vapor transmission.
- Versatile Use: Suitable for various wound types, including pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, arterial and venous ulcers, skin donor sites, and second-degree burns.
Vitále Silicone Foam Dressings have 3 layers:
- The waterproof yet vapor permeable outer film is gentle and conformable for fragile skin.
- An absorbent pad with two components: a polyurethane foam and a layer of super-absorbent fibers which is effective in regulating wound exudates for an ideal moist wound environment.
- A soft silicone wound contact layer that is conformable for intimate skin contact. The silicone layer provides flexible adhesion, and passes exudates through to the absorbent layer, controlling excess moisture.
Vitále Silicone Foam Dressings are sterilized by ethylene oxide and must not be resterilized. The silicone adhesive allows the border to attach firmly yet gently to the peri-wound tissue, helping prevent breakdown of surrounding tissue. The silicone is elastic & flexible so that the border may be peeled back for inspection.
How To Apply
- Clean and rinse the wound in the usual manner.
- Remove the release paper exposing the soft silicone layer using sterile technique.
- Place the Vitále Silicone Foam Dressing on the moist wound. The soft silicone contact layer is so flexible that it may be adhered directly to the wound bed and the border adhered to peri-wound tissue. Do not stretch the dressing while applying.
- If the foam becomes saturated, exudates will leak out the side of the foam and may be observed in the border. When this occurs, the dressing should be changed.
- Change dressing as directed, when the foam is saturated, or at least every 7 days.
Indications
Vitále Silicone Foam Dressings are for single use only and can be used for the treatment of the following wounds:
- Pressure Sores
- Arterial Ulcers
- Venous Ulcers
- Skin donor site
- Diabetic Ulcers
- Second Degree Burns
Wounds being treated may have moderate to heavy exudate, and they may be superficial or deep.
CAUTION: Do not use with sodium hypochiorite or hydrogen peroxide solutions.
Side Effects & Interactions: None have been observed to date.
Storage: Vitále Silicone Foam Dressings should be stored in a cool & dry area. The products are sterile unless the package is opened or damaged.
