Foam Dressings
Foam dressings provide absorption and padding and are indicated for full-thickness wounds with moderate to heavy drainage. They come in bordered and non-bordered versions and can be used as a primary or secondary dressing. Foams are typically covered as a 3x/Week dressing change.
Total Wound Care Solutions carries the following foam dressings:
Foam dressings are a commonly used type of wound dressing because they are easy to apply and remove. This type of wound dressing is usually made of a material called semi-permeable polyurethane. They don’t adhere to wounds and keep out contaminants like bacteria. However, foam dressings allow water vapor in, creating a moist environment that promotes wound healing. Foam dressings can be used whether or not the wound is infected and are safe to use during compression therapy.
A foam dressing may or may not have a waterproof outer layer. Many varieties of foam dressing have adhesive borders and they come in a variety of sizes. Foam dressings are used for many different types of wounds including:
- Lacerations
- Abrasions
- Incisions
- Pressure ulcers
- Infected wounds
- Draining wounds
Total Wound Care Solutions carries all of the dressings used in doctor’s offices, clinics, and wound care centers. If you need a dressing not listed here, contact us and we will work with you to get you the supplies you need. Ordering your wound care supplies from TWS is quick and easy. With multiple ways to order, we make getting dressings simple for patients so they can focus on healing. Call us at 888-858-9988 for more information on ordering or to find a local rep.