When do you use Optifoam dressing?
Optifoam® Adhesive is indicated for use on pressure ulcers, partial- and full-thickness wounds, leg ulcers, donor sites, lacerations and abrasions, skin tears and first- and second-degree burns. Contraindicated for use on third-degree burns and lesions with active vasculitis.
Can Optifoam get wet?
Optifoam® Gentle is a foam dressing that has a silicone adhesive border, waterproof backing and can stay in place up to seven days, depending on the amount of wound drainage.
What is Optifoam basic used for?
Optifoam® Basic is a soft, cushioning, absorbent polyurethane foam dressing indicated for general wound care. Fenestrated version available.
When do you use Hydrocellular foam dressing?
A hydrocellular foam dressing has recently became a first choice for the treatment of moderately to heavily exuding wounds which require excessive wound debridement for providing optimum conditions at the wound site while maintaining a moist wound environment [4].
Does hydrogel debride a wound?
Hydrogels also exhibit a ‘moisture donor’ effect for necrotic wounds that require debriding. By increasing the moisture content of the necrotic tissue and increasing collagenase production, hydrogels facilitate autolytic debridement (Flanagan, 1995).
How long does hydrogel last?
When they are exposed to water again, they will rehydrate and repeat the process of storing water. This process can last up to seven years, when the biodegradable hydrogels decompose. These properties are what make hydrogels attractive to the agricultural world.
Can you cut Aquacel dressings?
In AQUACEL® Hydrofiber® Wound Dressing clinical trials in second-degree burns, this was, however, not shown to have any effect on the range of motion after healing was complete. The ribbon dressing can be cut, if required prior to use, across the narrower dimension of the ribbon.
How big is an optifoam foam dressing application?
Optifoam Adhesive Foam Dressings Specifications Adhesive Yes Applications and Size 4″ x 4″, 6″ x 6″ Area of Application Multiple Brand Optifoam
How long does optifoam gentle stay in place?
Optifoam® Gentle. Optifoam® Gentle is a foam dressing that has a silicone adhesive border, waterproof backing and can stay in place up to seven days depending on the amount of wound drainage.
What is the silicone border on optifoam wound dressing?
Optifoam Gentle is a foam wound dressing that is made with a silicone adhesive border. The silicone border helps minimize damage to fragile skin during dressing changes, yet it does not require any additional fixation.
How big are the MEDLINE foam border dressings?
Optifoam Gentle Border Foam Dressings by Medline, All Sizes :: Product Name: Optifoam Gentle Adhesive Border :: Indications: Pressure ulcers, partial and full-thickn :: Available Sizes 1.6″ x 2″, 3″ x 3″, 4″ x 4″, 6″ x 6″, 7″ :: Packaging: One box of 10 dressing, except Sacrum wh