Opsite Spray Dressing 100ml

OpSite Spray dressing puts a transparent, quick-drying film over a minor wound instead of a pad and tape. It is breathable and water resistant, so the skin underneath can breathe and the area can be washed without disturbing anything. 100ml aerosol, no CFC propellants.

What a spray dressing does that a plaster cannot

A conventional dressing has edges. Edges lift, catch and let water in, and on a knuckle, an elbow or a shin they lift within hours. A sprayed film has no edges and no bulk. It flexes with the skin, stays put over a joint, and is invisible once dry.

It also covers awkward shapes. Grazes, irregular areas and places a rectangular plaster simply will not sit on are where this earns its place in a kit.

What it is for, and what it is not

It is intended for dry, minor surgical and surface wounds: closed incisions, small grazes, and skin that needs protecting rather than absorbing. It is not an absorbent dressing. A wound that is bleeding, weeping or discharging needs something that can take up fluid, and spraying a film over it traps what should be absorbed.

Applying an OpSite spray dressing

Clean the skin and let it dry completely, because the film will not adhere to a damp surface. Hold the can at the distance given on the label and apply an even coat over the wound and the surrounding skin. Let it dry, then apply a second coat if the product directions call for one. Reapply as directed, since the film wears away rather than needing removal.

Specifications

For wounds that need absorbency instead, browse first aid supplies, or see the cohesive bandage for holding a conventional dressing in place.

Always read the label and use only as directed. For external use on intact surrounding skin. Not for infected wounds or use near the eyes. This information is a general guide and is not medical advice.