What is OPSITE Post-Op dressing used for?

OPSITE Post-Op Visible (OPOV) is a post-operative dressing that has been developed to protect the wound from bacteria in the environment and absorb blood or other fluid exuding from the wound.

How long does Opsite stay on op?

OPSITE Post-Op also features a transparent film and absorbent pad1 so it can stay on your skin for up to 7 days, as long as it still protects the wound and is sticking well.

When do you use Opsite dressing?

OPSITE* Transparent Adhesive Film Dressing is indicated for use on superficial wounds such as superficial pressure injuries, minor burns, cuts, and abrasions. Also indicated for use as a secondary dressing or to provide catheter fixation.

How often do you change Opsite dressing?

Superior film with acrylic adhesive The OPSITE FLEXIGRID film is highly extensible and conformable, which combined with its high moisture vapour permeability, means the dressing can be left in place for up to 7 days.

Are OPSITE Post-Op waterproof?

Benefits. The OPSITE Post-Op film is impermeable to water and body fluids, allowing the patient to shower without changing dressings. The OPSITE Post-Op film provides a bacterial barrier, helping to reduce the risk of secondary infection.

Can Opsite be used on open wounds?

Usual Allowable Amount: Up to 3 per week. Specific Coverage Criteria: Covered when used on open, partial-thickness wounds with minimal exudate or closed wounds.

Can I shower with Opsite?

What surgery takes 2 weeks recovery?

For laparoscopic repair, in which doctors use special tools to make several small incisions, recovery is 1 to 2 weeks to resume light activity and full recovery at four weeks.

What is opsite post-op?

OpSite* Post-Op. This information is intended for Healthcare Professionals only. OpSite* Post-Op is a revolutionary post-operative dressing combining a high Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate (MVTR) film and the cushioning and absorbency of a low adherent pad together with an easy application carrier system.

What are the revised opsite post-op dressings?

The revised OPSITE Post-Op dressings combine the features of the current OPSITE Post-Op dressings with the high MVTR REACTIC ◊ hydrophilic polyurethane film used to manufacture OPSITE IV3000 ◊ Transparent Adhesive Film Dressings. The patented REACTIC film is 3 to 8 times more permeable to water vapor than standard film dressings.

Is the film of opsite post-op moisture responsive?

Yes, the film of OpSite Post-Op is moisture responsive, reacting to changing skin conditions to ‘switch on’ in the presence of moisture and allow any excess to transpire off.

Are opsite dressings breathable?

A breathable, bacteria-proof, and waterproof dressing OPSITE Post-Op dressings provide a waterproof and bacteria-proof barrier for cuts, grazes, and stitches (low-risk incisions). Featuring an absorbent pad, this breathable dressing can stay in place for up to 7 days.