Smith&Nephew 66800137 Opsite Post-Op Visible 6 inch x 4 inch - Box of 11

The Smith & Nephew 66800137 Opsite Post-Op Visible 6 inch x 4 inch is an innovative wound dressing designed for optimal post-operative care and wound management. This advanced dressing combines transparency, waterproof protection, and superior absorbency, making it an ideal choice for managing surgical incisions, cuts, lacerations, and other acute wounds. The Opsite Post-Op Visible dressing ensures a secure and sterile environment, promoting effective healing while allowing for continuous wound monitoring without the need for frequent dressing changes.

Key Features and Benefits

Transparent, Waterproof Film: The Opsite Post-Op Visible dressing is made with a transparent film that allows for continuous visual monitoring of the wound site. This transparency eliminates the need to remove the dressing to check the wound, reducing the risk of contamination and allowing healthcare providers and patients to assess healing progress easily. The film is also waterproof, providing a protective barrier against external contaminants such as water, bacteria, and viruses, thus minimizing the risk of infection.

Highly Absorbent Pad: Beneath the transparent film is a highly absorbent pad designed to manage exudate efficiently. This pad absorbs and retains wound fluid, keeping the wound environment moist and promoting faster healing. The pad’s absorption capacity helps reduce the frequency of dressing changes, making it more convenient for both patients and caregivers. Additionally, the pad is non-adherent, which means it will not stick to the wound bed, minimizing pain and trauma during dressing removal.

Comfort and Flexibility: The Opsite Post-Op Visible dressing is designed with patient comfort in mind. Its flexible, conformable film adheres securely to the skin, even on challenging areas such as joints or other contours. The dressing moves with the body, ensuring that it stays in place and provides continuous protection without causing discomfort or irritation. This flexibility makes it ideal for active patients who need a dressing that can keep up with their movements.

Bacterial Barrier: The waterproof film of the dressing also acts as a bacterial barrier, protecting the wound from potential infections. This feature is particularly important in post-operative care, where the risk of infection can be high. The Opsite Post-Op Visible dressing provides peace of mind by maintaining a sterile environment around the wound, significantly reducing the chances of complications.

Easy Application and Removal: The dressing is easy to apply and remove, thanks to its user-friendly design. The film adheres smoothly to the skin without wrinkling or lifting, ensuring a secure fit. When it’s time to remove the dressing, the non-adherent pad ensures that it can be taken off gently, without disrupting the wound or causing unnecessary pain.

Reduced Dressing Change Frequency: Thanks to its superior absorption and moisture management properties, the Opsite Post-Op Visible dressing reduces the need for frequent dressing changes. This not only enhances patient comfort but also reduces the workload for healthcare providers, making it a cost-effective solution in both hospital and home care settings.

Versatile Use: The 6 inch x 4 inch size of the Opsite Post-Op Visible dressing makes it versatile for a variety of wounds, including medium to large surgical incisions, cuts, and lacerations. It is also suitable for use on wounds with moderate to high levels of exudate, making it a reliable choice for a wide range of post-operative and acute wound care needs.

Clinical Applications

The Smith & Nephew 66800137 Opsite Post-Op Visible 6 inch x 4 inch is particularly effective for:

Post-Operative Wounds: Ideal for protecting surgical incisions and providing a clear view of the healing process.
Cuts and Lacerations: Suitable for managing acute wounds, ensuring they remain protected and free from infection.
Skin Grafts: Helps to monitor grafts while maintaining a moist healing environment.
Chronic Wounds: Useful in managing chronic wounds that require frequent monitoring and protection from external contaminants.

The Smith & Nephew 66800137 Opsite Post-Op Visible 6 inch x 4 inch dressing is a highly effective solution for post-operative and acute wound care. Its combination of transparency, waterproof protection, and high absorbency ensures that wounds are protected, comfortable, and easily monitored. By reducing the need for frequent dressing changes and minimizing the risk of infection, the Opsite Post-Op Visible dressing supports faster, more efficient healing, making it an essential tool in modern wound care management.

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Expiration Date 2022-03-01