Wound care can be a wide-ranging field and the fact that different wounds require different dressings just complicate matters. Finding the proper wound dressing may seem impossible with the multitude of options available on the market. Foam dressings are a very popular type of dressing for a wide range of wound types. We here at Health Products for You have compiled the top 10 best-selling foam dressings in 2018 to hopefully help you make the right decision.
Matching the proper dressing to the appropriate wound can be complicated and the use of foam dressings can be the right fit. With the multitude of foam dressings available finding the right one for your use may seem daunting. The 10 best-selling foam dressings in 2018 here at HPFY include:
Soft and comfortable while minimizing the risk of maceration, this Molnlycake Mepilex Lite Thin Foam Dressing is designed for treating low exudating acute wounds or even chronic wounds. Easily customizable by trimming this foam dressing to your wound size, it is waterproof and can be used under compression bandages. It also has a great adherence, so where you put it…it stays!!
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| Molnlycke Mepilex Lite Thin Foam Dressing |
Since this foam dressing is highly absorbent, it is ideal for wounds with high exudate and drainage. The special silicone adhesive keeps this foam dressing firmly in place and protects against infection while minimizing shear and friction.
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| Medline Optifoam Gentle Silicone Border Dressing |
Medline Optifoam Basic Non-Adhesive Dressing is designed with a thin foam backing over a hydrophilic foam pad to help absorb exudate and promote a moist wound bed for efficient wound healing. Since it is soft and comfortable, it is ideal for wounds in bony areas as well as other wound sites.
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| Medline Optifoam Basic Non-Adhesive Dressing |
The ideal Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate (MVTR) of this dressing makes this crawford kerrafoam foam dressing ideal for removing moisture and humidity from the skin while absorbing exudate and reducing maceration. By locking away moisture and bacteria, this foam dressing creates an ideal wound healing environment while maintaining the ability to absorb exudate under gentle pressure.
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| Crawford KerraFoam Gentle Border Foam Dressing |
Made from specially designed foam that minimizes the risk of granulation tissue being absorbed into the foam, this medline optifoam adhesive dressing can handle high wound exudate easily. The waterproof outer layer minimizes the risk of infection and this foam dressing can adjust depending upon the fluid level in the wound bed.
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| Medline Optifoam Adhesive Foam Dressing |
Hydrofera Blue Classic Foam Dressing creates an anti-bacterial barrier to minimize the risk of infection. It can impede the growth of microorganisms by binding 2 organic pigments (gentian violet and methylene blue) to form an open celled polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to bind bacteria and other harmful endotoxins to the foam dressing.
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| Hydrofera Blue Classic Antibacterial Foam Dressing |
Sterile, adhesive, and latex free, this Medline Optifoam Gentle Dressing is highly absorbent and creates an efficient wound healing environment. The silicon border provides secure adhesion and a conformable border that can be lifted and reapplied, not to mention being able to be left in place for seven days.
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| Medline Optifoam Gentle Sacrum Silicone Border Dressing |
Containing antibacterial properties to minimize infection, this Hydrofera Blue Antibacterial Foam Dressing contains open-celled polyurethane foam that is ideal for moderate to heavy exudating wounds. There is no hydration required prior to application and no need for a secondary dressing, while being able to stay in place for up to seven days. It can be applied quickly and is non-cytotoxic.
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| Hydrofera Blue Ready Antibacterial Foam Dressing |
Made from a patented antimicrobial hydrophilic polyurethane foam matrix, this Keneric Healthcare Foam Wound Dressing is highly absorbent and creates a moist wound healing environment that can expedite healing throughout the entire wound healing process. This foam dressing is ideal for wounds ranging from pressure ulcers to surgical/postoperative wounds to 1st or 2nd° burns.
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| Keneric Healthcare RTD Silver Foam Wound Dressing |
PolyMem Cloth Adhesive Dressing, innovative foam dressing is made from a hydrophilic polyurethane membrane matrix with a semi permeable polyurethane film backing. This makes the foam dressing breathable and comfortable for the patient and can be used as both a primary or secondary dressing. Available in different configurations and an application period of up to seven days, this non-adhesive wound pad can effectively clean, fill, absorb, and moisten wounds.
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| PolyMem Cloth Adhesive Dressing |
Wound care is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Foam dressings can be used for a wide variety of wound dressing needs and hopefully we here at Health Products for You have shined a light on 10 great options to help you make an informed decision on your wound care needs.
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