Silifoam
Supplier of Silifoam
Nemifoam Ag Hydrophilic Foam Dressing with Silver is a flexible PU foam dressing with high absorption and fluid retention capacity. The antimicrobial silver in nemifoam Ag delivers a sustained release action for up to seven days.
Uses:
It is used to dress moderate or heavily exudating wounds
Key Features & Benefits
- High absorption and excellent fluid retention – Controls leakage and maceration’*
- Minimizes pain and trauma at dressing changes
- Reduced dressing change
- Flexible foam dressing which provides Cushioning and comfort
- For moderate to high Exudating wounds
- with Silicone Layer
- Easy to removedoes not stick to the wound
Directions For Use
- While the promotional chart focuses primarily on performance characteristics, the clinical methodology and product features dictate the following application guidelines:
- Wound Evaluation: Ensure the dressing is being used on wounds with moderate to high exudate levels (such as diabetic, pressure, venous, or arterial ulcers).
- Sizing: Use the standard 10X10 Pad size specified for the wound area, ensuring the central absorbent foam cushion covers the entire wound bed.
- Application: Place the dressing with the specialized Silicone Layer facing down toward the wound bed. Smooth the flexible pad down to ensure full contact; the foam will inherently provide immediate cushioning and physical comfort to the area.
- Maintenance & Removal: Thanks to high fluid retention (absorbing up to 10 times its own weight), the dressing helps reduce the frequency of routine changes. When a change is required, gently lift the edges. The soft silicone layer ensures it is easy to remove and does not stick to the wound, preventing disruption to healing tissue.
- Safety Information
- Maceration Control: The dressing features high absorption and excellent fluid retention capabilities explicitly designed to control skin leakage and prevent maceration (softening and breaking down of surrounding healthy skin due to prolonged exposure to moisture).
- Trauma Prevention: The gentle silicone formulation is specially engineered to minimize pain and trauma to sensitive skin and the delicate wound bed during dressing changes.
- Sensitive Skin Compatibility: The product is explicitly indicated “For Exudating wounds with sensitive Skin,” making it safer for fragile, elderly, or easily irritated skin types.
- Odour and Fluid Containment: The dressing safely controls exudate and locks away fluid, which helps manage wound odor and bacterial load risks associated with pooling fluid.
| Dressing Size (cm) | Shape | Dressings per carton |
| 10X10 | Pad | 5 |