Medline Optifoam Gentle Heel Silicone-Faced Foam Dressings

Features of Optifoam Heel Silicone-Faced Foam Dressings

• Retains exudate to reduce the risks of maceration
• The highly breathable film acts as a waterproof barrier to seal out germs and dirt
• The super Wound Odor Eliminator layer absorbs and retains exudate to reduce risks of maceration
• Designed to fit the contours of the heel for flexibility and comfort

What to buy with Medline Optifoam Gentle Foam Dressings

• Medline Wound Cleanser
• Medline Marathon Liquid Skin Protectant
• Medline Bulkee Sterile Sponges

Layers of Optifoam Heel Dressing

• Highly breathable film: It acts as a waterproof secure barrier to bacteria
• Foam layer: It absorbs exudate to help minimize pooling at the wound surface
• Super absorbent layer: It absorbs and retains exudate minimizing the risk of maceration
• Transfer layer: It facilitates absorption of exudate into the super absorbent layer and helps prevent leakage
• Silicone layer: It minimizes trauma and reduces discomfort upon wear or removal; easily peels back and re-sticks when checking skin or wound

Application of Optifoam Silicone-Faced Heel Dresing

1. Remove the center release liner from dressing and slide the dressing under the heel
2. Position dressing at base of the heel
3. Apply the adherent part of the dressing to the posterior heel/Achilles tendon
4. Remove backing from the top left and right ankle lobes. Apply and smooth.
5. Remove backing from the bottom flaps. Apply and smooth upward towards the malleolus
6. Press and smooth dressing throughout to ensure adherence to skin.