Optifoam Thin Adhesive Foam Dressing is a lightweight, flexible, and highly conformable polyurethane foam dressing designed for optimal patient comfort. It is particularly effective for managing lightly draining wounds and skin tears. The waterproof backing protects the wound from external contaminants while maintaining a balanced healing environment.
Features:
- Easy to apply and remove, ensuring a hassle-free experience for both patients and caregivers.
- Provides superior comfort, conforming to body contours.
- Ideal for lightly draining wounds and skin tears, supporting a moist healing environment.
- Protects underlying skin from moisture, bacteria, and external debris.
- Effectively manages light exudate while maintaining skin integrity.
- Waterproof barrier prevents contamination and shields the wound.
- Highly flexible polyurethane foam adapts to body movements for increased comfort.
- Can remain in place for up to 7 days, providing continuous coverage and protection.
Benefits:
- The low-profile, conformable foam protects skin from abrasion caused by medical devices such as tubing and braces.
- The durable adherent layer provides secure anchoring for tubes and additional dressings.
- The ability to cut the dressing to be used on irregularly shaped wounds found on digits, extremities and hard-to-reach areas.
Indications:
- Skin tears
- Abrasions
- Superficial pressure injuries
- Ideal for partial and shallow full-thickness wounds with light drainage.
Contraindications: Third degree burns.
How to Apply:
- Remove dressing from package. Remove one piece of the release liner.
- Place adherent side on wound. Remove the other release liner and smooth into place.
- Gently secure dressing to the skin.
Change Frequency: Replace the dressing when exudate reaches the edges of the foam pad. Depending on wound drainage, it may remain in place for up to 7 days.
Note: Use a dressing large enough to cover the wound and surrounding skin.