Description
Medline Optifoam Gentle Silicone-Faced Foam and Border Heel Dressing, 50/case
Heel pressure injuries are the most common facility-acquired pressure injury in long-term acute care facilities and the second most common pressure injury overall. Super absorbent with a gentle touch, Optifoam Gentle Heel is designed to be used as part of a pressure injury prevention protocol. Specifically designed to fit the contours of the heel for flexibility and comfort, it has 5 unique layers to help manage microclimate and provide protection from exudate, friction, and sheer.
- Can be used as part of a pressure injury prevention protocol.
- Silicone layer minimizes trauma and reduces discomfort upon wear or removal; easily peels back and re-sticks when checking skin or wound.
- Transfer layer absorbs exudate into the superabsorbent layer and helps prevent leakage.
- Superabsorbent layer absorbs and retains exudate to reduce risks of maceration.
- Highly breathable film acts as a waterproof barrier to seal out germs and dirt.
- Size and Packaging: 9" x 9" heel dressings packaged 10 per box, 5 boxes per case (50 heel dressings).
