Dimora Silicone Foam Dressing 4"x4" (40) 🩹

This silicone foam dressing with border is a large adhesive wound dressing designed to manage moderate to high exudate while reducing pain during changes. It combines a soft silicone wound-contact layer and a 2 mm foam core to absorb fluids and help maintain a moist healing environment for surgical incisions, pressure ulcers and other exuding wounds.

Key Points

This dressing absorbs up to 15 times its weight according to the manufacturer, which helps reduce the need for frequent changes. The soft medical-grade silicone contact layer adheres gently to surrounding skin while minimizing trauma to the wound bed during removal. The semi-permeable polyurethane film provides waterproof protection and breathability to keep contaminants out while allowing oxygen and water vapor exchange. The 4" x 4" border design contains a 2.5" x 2.5" foam pad suitable for wounds of similar dimensions. Consider that heavily exuding or irregularly shaped wounds may require different sizes or more frequent monitoring.

Technical Specifications

• Name: Dimora Silicone Foam Dressing with Border 40 Pack
• Size: - 4" x 4" outer dressing, - foam pad approx. 2.5" x 2.5".
• Absorbency: - Up to 15 times its weight (manufacturer claim).
• Core thickness: - 2 mm foam core.
• Layers: - Soft silicone contact layer, foam absorbent core, nonwoven dispersal layer, SAF locking layer, semi-permeable PU film.

Usage Recommendations

Apply to a clean, dry wound area and press the border gently to ensure full adhesion to the skin. The silicone contact layer is intended to reduce pain at dressing changes, so lift the edge slowly when removing. Replace the dressing when saturated or if the seal is compromised. For high-exuding wounds check more frequently to avoid maceration even though the SAF layer is designed to lock exudate and help prevent fluid pooling.

Positive Aspects

The combination of a nonadherent silicone interface and a highly absorbent foam core offers a balance between gentle handling and fluid management. The waterproof outer film allows showering with caution while still enabling vapour exchange. A 40-pack supply reduces the hassle of frequent restocking for caregivers handling multiple dressings. Two potential limitations to keep in mind are that size options may be needed for larger wounds and that individual skin sensitivity varies even with hypoallergenic materials.