Medstock Foam Heel is a new and efficient polyurethane foam dressing that contains carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) hydrophilic granules that contribute to wound healing

• Characteristics
• Applications
• Precautions

• • Highly absorbent
  • Slight debridement function as exudates diffuse into the inner layer of the dressing
  • Reduces risk of maceration to wound
  • It is non-adherent to the wound preventing damage to tissues
  • It has a water-lock in function that maintains moisture for wound healing
  • It has a layer of waterproof, semi-permeable polyurethane film to protect the wound against water, bacteria and foreign matters
  • It is soft, elastic and comfortable on the skin
• • Its adaptable to different phases of wound healing, especially to heavy exudate wounds
  • All depth ulcers
  • Partial to full thickness wounds with low to moderate exudate
  • Partial thickness burns
  • Preventative management for areas at risk of ulceration or shear injury
  • May assist in comforting painful pressure areas
• • Do not use Foam Heel Dressing with oxidising agents such as hypochlorite solutions (e.g. EUSOL) or hydrogen peroxide
  • If reddening or sensitisation occurs, discontinue use