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Description
Smith & Nephew Opsite 28 cm-45 cm is a sterile dressing designed for the management of large surgical wounds. It consists of a transparent polyurethane film combined with a soft, absorbent, and low-adherent pad. This construction provides a barrier against bacteria and allows the skin to breathe, which helps in managing moisture and reducing the risk of skin maceration. The waterproof nature of the film permits the user to shower without needing to change the dressing.
Waterproof Film: The dressing is impermeable to water and body fluids, which allows the patient to shower without the need for a dressing change.
Bacterial Barrier: Its film acts as a protective barrier, helping to reduce the risk of secondary infection from external contaminants.
Absorbent Pad: A highly absorbent, low-adherent pad manages wound exudate, which can minimize the frequency of dressing changes and reduces pain during removal.
Breathable Material: The film has a high moisture vapor transmission rate, allowing the skin to breathe and preventing moisture accumulation under the dressing.
Conformable Design: It is designed to be flexible and conform to even difficult body contours, ensuring it is comfortable for the patient and does not restrict movement.
Q: Is Smith & Nephew Opsite dressing waterproof?
A: Yes, the Opsite dressing is made of a transparent, waterproof film that allows patients to shower without needing to change the dressing. It acts as a barrier to water and body fluids.
Q: What is this dressing used for?
A: This dressing is indicated for post-operative wounds with low to moderate exudate levels, as well as for lacerations, cuts, abrasions, and minor burns. It can also be used for superficial wounds like shallow pressure sores and to provide catheter fixation.
Q: How does the Opsite dressing help in wound healing?
A: The dressing features a breathable film that allows excess moisture to evaporate, which helps in maintaining a moist wound environment conducive to healing. It also has a highly absorbent, low-adherent pad that minimizes dressing changes and protects the wound.
Q: Can this dressing protect against infection?
A: Yes, the Opsite film provides a barrier against bacteria, including MRSA, which helps to reduce the risk of secondary infection from external contaminants.
Q: How should the dressing be applied and removed?
A: To apply, clean and dry the wound area, then place the dressing over the wound using the numbered tabs for guidance. For removal, gently lift one corner of the transparent film and pull it away from the pad, repeating along the edges until the dressing lifts off easily. It is always recommended to wash your hands before application or removal and to consult a healthcare professional for guidance.
Smith & Nephew Opsite 28 cm-45 cm is a sterile dressing designed for the management of large surgical wounds. It consists of a transparent polyurethane film combined with a soft, absorbent, and low...
Key Benefits
The dressing is designed to protect post-operative wounds, cuts, abrasions, and minor burns with low to moderate exudate levels.
It features a transparent film that allows for monitoring of the wound area for fluid and signs of infection without removing the dressing.
The low-adherent wound contact layer helps to minimize discomfort and pain when the dressing is changed.
Patients can shower while wearing the dressing, as the film is waterproof and provides a barrier to bacteria.
The dressing is designed to protect post-operative wounds, cuts, abrasions, and minor burns with low to moderate exudate levels.
It features a transparent film that allows for monitoring of the...
Direction for Use/Dosage
1. Always wash your hands before and after handling the wound and dressing.
2. Gently clean and dry the wound and the surrounding skin area.
3. Remove the dressing from its sterile pouch.
4. Peel away the backing paper marked "1" and position the dressing over the wound.
5. Smooth the dressing down gently and remove the remaining backing paper.
6. To remove the dressing, lift one corner and slowly stretch the film parallel to the skin until the adhesive loosens.
1. Always wash your hands before and after handling the wound and dressing.
2. Gently clean and dry the wound and the surrounding skin area.
3. Remove the dressing from its sterile pouch.
Safety Information/Precaution
For external use only. It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional before use, especially if you have pre-existing medical conditions.
Always apply and remove the dressing carefully, particularly on sensitive or fragile skin.
Do not stack or overlap dressings.
This product is for single use only; using it on more than one patient can lead to cross-contamination.
If the dressing becomes loose or falls off, it should be replaced with a new one.
In case of any skin irritation or if the wound condition does not improve, seek medical advice.
For external use only. It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional before use, especially if you have pre-existing medical conditions.
Always apply and remove the dressing carefully, p...
Other Information
This dressing is indicated for post-operative wounds, lacerations, cuts, and abrasions. The product is sterile until the individual packaging is opened or damaged. Unused and opened dressings should be discarded and not saved for later application.
This dressing is indicated for post-operative wounds, lacerations, cuts, and abrasions. The product is sterile until the individual packaging is opened or damaged. Unused and opened dressings shoul...