A medical dressing is provided. It comprises a pad having a geometrical plane of symmetry. A border portion extends along the contour of the pad. A central portion of the dressing has a smaller width perpendicular to the plane of symmetry than the widths of the adjoining portions. The medical dressing comprises a gripping tab which is coplanar with said border portion and which projects outwardly from said border portion. The medical dressing may be used for pressure ulcer prevention, such as at a heel of a human body.
