Smith & Nephew Opsite Flexigrid Transparent Adhesive Film Dressing

Opsite Flexigrid Transparent Film Dressing

• Superior film with acrylic adhesive:
  
  • Minimizes interference at the wound site and reduces the amount of nursing time required
  • Highly conformable and extensible film combines with its high moisture vapour permeability, resulting in a dressing that can be left in place for up to 7 days
  • Opsite Flexigrid
  • Transparent Dressing has set the standard in moist wound healing by retaining the natural wound exudate


• Simple, effective application technique
  • Provides a simple and effective application system
  • Flexible carrier enables single handed application allowing the dressing to conform to the contours of the body
  • Transparency enables accurate positioning over the wound site
  
  
• Unique wound management:
  • Grid incorporates a unique wound measurement device which allows simple but accurate assessments of the healing process to be made
  • After tracing the edges of the wound, the Flexigrid carrier can be removed and stored in the patient notes
  • Promotes faster, less painful wound healing
  
  
• Waterproof:
  • Resistant to water and body fluids, allowing the patient to bathe without changing dressings
  • Also aids in the prevention of bacterial contamination
  
  
• Adaptable to awkward areas:
  • Designed to be adaptable for use on all areas of the body
  • Can be easily cut into strips or shapes for application to awkward areas such as heels, elbows and knees

When to use Smith & Nephew Adhesive Film Dressing?

• Superficial wounds, such as shallow pressure sores, minor burns, cuts and abrasions
• Use as a secondary dressing, for example over intrasite gel amorphous hydrogel dressing or allevyn cavity wound dressing
• To provide catheter fixation

What to buy with Opsite Flexigrid Dressings

• Smith & Nephew Secura Moisturizing Cream
• Smith & Nephew Secura Moisturizing Antimicrobial Skin Cleanser
• Smith & Nephew Profore Lite Multi-Layer Compression Bandaging System

How to apply Smith & Nephew Transparent Dressing?

• Wash hands before and after treating the wound
• Gently clean the wound removing any debris and dry the surrounding skin
• Ensure surrounding skin remains dry before application
• Do not apply to heavily bleeding wounds
• Remove Flexigrid from pouch
• Remove the backing paper marked 1, taking care not to touch the adhesive side
• Place the Opsite Flexigrid Dressing over the wound using light pressure

• Remove the backing paper marked 2, and smooth the dressing down
• Press around the edges of the dressing

• If required, record the wound size

• Remove the green grid and keep in patients records

• To remove the Smith & Nephew Opsite Dressing, lift one corner and slowly stretch the film in a motion that is parallel to the skin
• Handle and dispose of the used dressing with care

• The patient should be under medical-clinical supervision
• The dressing 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/or 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