Benefits of Medline Optifoam Gentle Ag Plus Post-Op Dressing
- Gentle Silicone Adherence:
- Wearing and removing the dressing is virtually pain-free
- Silicone helps minimize skin damage, such as blistering
- Smart Stretch Technology:
- Flexible foam dressing moves with the patient for optimal comfort and protection
- Antimicrobial Ionic Silver:
- Eliminates 99.99% of bacteria within the dressing in two hours
- 4 Sustains antimicrobial protection for up to 7 days
- Two Dressings In One:
- Functions as both a primary and secondary dressing, so there’s no need for additional products
- Educational Packaging:
- Each package is a 2-minute course in Advanced Wound Care
Features of Optifoam Gentle Ag Plus Foam Dressing
- Highly breathable film acts as a waterproof and secure barrier to bacteria
- Super absorbent layer absorbs and retains exudate in the dressing minimizing the risk of maceration
- Transfer layer between the antimicrobial wicking foam layer and super absorbent layer ensures exudate is transferred to the super absorbent layer as efficiently as possible (available on Ag+ options only
- Foam layer initiates vertical absorption of exudate away from the wound 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
- Smart Stretch technology fenestrations allow for optimal stretch and conformity
What to buy with Optifoam Gentle Super Absorbent Post-Op Dressings
- Medline Skintegrity Wound Cleanser
- Medline SilvaSorb Silver Antimicrobial Wound Gel
- Medline TheraHoney Gel Honey Dressing
Change Frequency:
- Optifoam Ag+ may be left in place for up to 7 days
- Dressing change frequency will depend on amount of drainage
Contraindications:
- Third-degree burns
- Lesions with active vasculitis
- Individuals with a known sensitivity to silver
