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From my uni days we were told that, ' Opsite acts as a second skin' but I have never really used it and wondered in what instances you would use it and also if there were any contraindication issues? Just in case I was missing out on something.
I read in another thread that it was used for burning feet syndrome, so it probably has multiple uses - Am I missing out on something here?
Thanks phil.
Polyurethane film dressings (Opsite or Tegaderm) have been indicated for use in painful peripheral neuropathy, though it is most commonly used to hold IV lines in place.
It can also be used
over blisters
to reduce shear stress in stage one pressure sores
Hold hydrogels onto a wound
over steristrips to help keep water out
as a secondary dressing to hold foams etc in place (window the middle)
__________________ Stephen Tucker Eastern Health
Podiatry Manager
i use it for above ,but also like the flexi opsite placed over a really cracked heel
dedride first then apply and tape down leave on for 4 to 5 days. stops the area opening up after treatment and the area heals up well.
I, too, use a lot of Opsite spray for helping with adhesion of padding, but more often use it under strapping. I feel this can reduce irritation from the strapping tape.
I use the spray for heel fissures to seal the area. The dressings I find less useful but it does goive a clear window to view the lesion.
As for hot feet I can only assume, latent heat of evaporation caused when the base evaporates temporarily reduces the skin temperature. Surgical spirit would have a similar effect.
I use tons of opsite. For protection of thin atrophic skin and where dressings don't stay in place ie heel. Very well tolerated. Word of caution if used on open or sore skin stings like hell!