Opsite Post-Op Waterproof Film Dressing 6.5 x 5cm Single
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€2.46
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Opsite Post-Op waterproof film dressing, 6.5 x 5cm, supplied singly. A transparent adhesive film with an absorbent pad, giving a waterproof, breathable cover over a surgical wound so the patient can shower.
How a waterproof film dressing works
The film is moisture vapour permeable: water and bacteria cannot get in from outside, but moisture vapour from the skin can get out. That combination is what lets it be waterproof without the skin underneath becoming soft and waterlogged, which is what happens under a fully occlusive plastic cover.
It is conformable and extensible, so it moves with the skin rather than lifting at the edges when a joint bends.
Why it is used after surgery
A post-operative dressing has to stay put for days, survive showering, let staff see the wound without removing it, and maintain a moist wound environment, which supports healing better than letting a wound dry out. A transparent film does all four. Being able to inspect the wound through the dressing is the practical advantage: no disturbance just to look.
Browse medical supplies, or see first aid supplies for wound care.
Applying and removing it
The skin must be clean and completely dry, because adhesive film will not seal on damp skin and a poor seal is not waterproof. Apply without stretching it: a stretched film pulls back on the skin and can cause tension blisters at the edges.
To remove, stretch the film gently parallel to the skin rather than peeling it upward, which releases the adhesive with far less trauma to fragile skin.
Follow the instructions of the team who performed the surgery. Wear time, when showering is permitted and when to change the dressing are clinical decisions specific to the procedure. Seek advice promptly for increasing pain, redness spreading from the wound, swelling, heat, discharge, an unpleasant smell or fever, which can indicate infection. Do not use film dressings on infected or heavily exuding wounds.
Specifications
| Type | Transparent adhesive film dressing with pad |
| Size | 6.5 x 5cm |
| Supplied | Singles |
| Permeability | Moisture vapour permeable |
| Water | Waterproof, showerproof |
| Properties | Conformable and extensible |
| Also suits | Use as a secondary dressing |
Waterproof film dressing FAQs
Can I shower with it on?
It is designed to be waterproof, which is the main reason it is used after surgery. Follow the instructions from your surgical team about when showering is permitted, since that depends on the procedure.
Why is it transparent?
So the wound can be inspected without removing the dressing. Every unnecessary dressing change disturbs healing and risks contamination, so being able to look through it is a genuine clinical advantage.
Will the skin underneath get soggy?
It is moisture vapour permeable, so vapour escapes while water and bacteria are kept out. That is the difference from taping plastic over a wound, which traps moisture and macerates the skin.
How do I take it off without hurting?
Stretch the film gently parallel to the skin rather than peeling it upwards. That releases the adhesive along the surface and is far gentler, particularly on older or fragile skin.
How long does it stay on?
That is a clinical decision based on the procedure and the wound. Follow the instructions you were given rather than a general figure.
What if the wound looks infected?
Seek advice promptly. Increasing pain, spreading redness, swelling, heat, discharge, odour or fever all warrant review. Film dressings are not for infected or heavily exuding wounds.
Follow the wound care instructions given by your treating team. Seek medical advice for any sign of wound infection. This information is a general guide and is not clinical advice.
| Brand | Smith & Nephew |
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