Benefits Permeable to moisture vapour and air OpSite Spray is permeable to moisture vapour and air, allowing the surrounding skin to breathe, so reducing the risk of maceration. Water resistant The skin area can be bathed easily without affecting the dressing or the wound. Conformable and elastic The film stays intact over skin areas that are flexible or mobile such as knuckles. Quick and Easy to Apply Indications Minor cuts and abrasions Over dry sutured wounds Sealing of drainage tubes and external orthopaedic fixation, such as Steinmann pins After suture removal Over vaccination sites Skin graft fixation Can help to protect unbroken blisters Contraindications / Precautions Avoid inhaling Use in a well ventilated area Avoid contact with eyes Do not spray on a naked flame or any incandescent material Pressurised container: protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius. Do not pierce or burn, even after use Keep out of the reach of children For external use only Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking Do not use with plastic intravascular devices Avoid spraying onto fabrics Not to be used with iodine preparations. Skin reddening may occur when used with an iodine solution and covered with occlusive dressings Not intended to be used in conjunction with other medicated preparations Do not apply on children under the age of 18 months For skin grafts: It is imperative that adequate areas of the graft are left without spray to allow adequate drainage of serous fluid #smith #nephew #opsite #spray