Smith & Nephew Opsite Transparent Adhesive Wound Dressing, 5-1/2" x 4" -Box of 10

Smith & Nephew Opsite Transparent Adhesive Wound Dressing

Transparent adhesive film dressing is moisture vapor permeable, conformable and extensible. It is widely used to provide a moist wound environment for superficial wounds. It is also ideal for use as a secondary dressing.

Features

Superior film with acrylic adhesive.
Waterproof film.
Simple/effective application technique.
Adaptable to awkward areas.
Grid pattern adhesive.
Film acts as a barrier to bacteria including MSRA.
Minimizes unscheduled dressing changes.
Provides excellent catheter stabilization.
Offers convenient visual inspection.
Reduces dressing changes.

Waterproof : It is resistant to water and body fluids, allowing the patient to bathe without changing dressings, it also aids in the prevention of bacterial contamination.
Adaptable to awkward areas: It has been designed to be adaptable for use on all areas of the body, it can be easily cut into strips or shapes for application to awkward areas such as heels, elbows and knees.
Precautions: The patient should be under medical/clinical supervision, it should be changed daily, the patient should be receiving suitable systemic treatment, immuno-compromised patients and diabetic patients may require extra supervision, care should be taken to avoid skin damage by repeated applications on patients with thin or fragile skin, in common with all adhesive products, some cases of irritation and maceration of the skin surrounding the wound have been reported, it should be noted that inappropriate use or too frequent dressing changes, particularly in patients with fragile skin, can result in skin stripping.
Indications: It is indicated for the management of superficial wounds, such as shallow pressure sores, minor burns, cuts and abrasions, use as a secondary dressing, to provide catheter fixation.