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5 Reasons To Use Foam Dressing

5 Reasons To Use Foam Dressing

5 Reasons To Use Foam Dressing

Today, many wound dressings are available in the market, and choosing the most appropriate one is important as it would play an active role in the healing process. Among the various wound dressings wound specialists and podiatrists often use are foam dressings. 

Foam dressings were first introduced in the 1970s and are produced from either polyurethane or silicone material. They are generally composed of two layers, an inner hydrophilic layer that comes in direct contact with the wound, and a hydrophobic outer layer, that prohibits leakage. In the market today, foam dressings are available in diverse sizes, thicknesses, and shapes. They are hydrophilic and highly absorbent, making them a suitable dressing for wounds with moderate or heavy exudate. Read on to learn about the numerous benefits and reasons to use foam dressing.

Easy Removal

Foam dressing is a preferred choice for most patients as it's reported to cause less pain while applying and removing. It is an easy-to-use wound dressing that can stay in place for several days but also comes off easily when needed. Using foam dressing protects the peri-wound skin from pressure or external trauma. 

Protects Wounds From Bacteria

Foam dressings have some antimicrobial agents, including gentian violet, methylene blue, and silver, which effectively kill, slow down, or inactivate the growth of microbes such as fungi and bacteria. Most foam dressings are designed to repel contaminants and protect the wound bed from external contamination and bacterial infection. 

Moist Wound Healing

An optimal level of moisture in the wound bed must be attained to avoid complications. For this reason, foam dressings are an ideal wound dressing type as they provide a moist environment that prevents drying out or maceration of the wound skin. With foam dressings, the moisture in the wound environment optimizes, and an optimal wound-healing process is activated.

Adaptability

Foam dressings are suitable for dressing wounds at diverse anatomical locations, can be cut to fit the size of the wound, and can also be used to paddock cavity wounds.

The thicker forms of foam dressings provide cushioning effects, making them ideal for areas of increased fiction and bony prominence. Also, foam dressings with larger pore sizes effectively increase moisture exchanges between the dressing and the wounds, an essential factor for healing ulcers.

Cost Effective

Foam dressings are an economical dressing choice. Although easily removable, it does not require constant changes and can hold its position for 3 to 7 days.

Applications of Foam Dressing

Generally, foam dressings are used as primary and secondary dressings for wounds with minimal, moderate, or heavy exudate. Common ways you can use foam dressings include:

  • Partial-and full-thickness wounds
  • Surgical wounds and incisions
  • Donor sites
  • Compression wounds
  • Necrotic or granular wounds
  • Pressure ulcers
  • Infected wounds 
  • Dermal wounds
  • Draining peristomal wounds

Wound Care Aids at ExpressMed

If you're looking for the best place to purchase your foam dressings and first aid accessories from top brands, ExpressMed is your one-stop store. Our Kendal Copa Hydrophilic Foam dressing is a highly absorbent, ultrasoft, latex-free foam that cushions and protects wounds. We also have a wide variety of wound care aids such as absorbers, adhesive wipes, rubbing alcohol, wound care tapes, and so on, to support wound dressing and healing. Kindly contact us today to learn more about our products.

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