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Does OpSite Post-Op dressings form a bacterial barrier?

April 26, 2017bacterial barrier DRESSINGS form opsite post-op

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Does OpSite Post-Op dressings form a bacterial barrier?

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Yes, the top layer of the dressing is a transparent film which is totally impervious to bacteria, though highly permeable to oxygen. By preventing bacterial contamination, the risk of secondary infection is significantly reduced. Recent studies have shown that the film acts as a barrier to bacteria including MRSA. Click here for more information.