Worried about wound dressing spray (opsite)

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Hi nurses,

I am worried because of what I did to my patient, He has a lacerated wound at his left foot, and as a first aider, inside the ambulance i sprayed a wound dressing film spray (opsite) directly to his open wound, i did that thinking it will help to stop the bleeding but i've read the instructions that it should be for skin or surface wounds only. I know i'm wrong with that.

I am worried on what will happen to my patient, is he ok, are there any complications.

We just sent him to the other hospital and i may not be able to know his status.

Please help, give me some information regarding this spray.

God bless you and thank you

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

Any "bandaid" isn't effective when sutures are needed. You should always follow package instructions. You do not use on open gaping wounds because it is ineffective and STINGS LIKE CRAZY.

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[TD=class: productbody, align: left] OpSite Spray can be used for a variety of minor dry wounds, in particular:

  • Minor cuts and abrasions
  • Over dry sutured wounds
  • Sealing of drainage tubes and external orthopedic fixation, such as Steinman pins
  • After suture removal
  • Over vaccination sites
  • Skin graft fixation
  • Can help to protect unbroken blisters
  • Can help to protect the skin from friction and so help prevent blisters

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[TD=class: productbody, align: left] Avoid inhaling.

Use in a well ventilated area.

Avoid contact with eyes.

Do not spray on a naked flame or any incandescent material.

Pressurized 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.

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Any "bandaid" isn't effective when sutures are needed. You should always follow package instructions. You do not use on open gaping wounds because it is ineffective and STINGS LIKE CRAZY.

Thank you for posting, but will he be ok?

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

without evaluating him I have no idea...we cannot give medical advice.....the spray did hum no harm

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God bless you and Thank you.

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