Description
Smith & Nephew Allevyn Adhesive Dressing is a combination of high conformability, absorbency, secure self-adhesion, waterproof and bacteria proof performance designed for optimally handling fluids in order to support moist wound healing. This three-layer foam dressing is capable of managing shallow, granulating wounds, acute and chronic exudative wounds, fully and partially thick wounds including leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers, infected wounds, malignant wounds, surgical wounds, first and second degree burns, donor sites and fungating wounds.
Benefits & Features
- Allevyn Adhesive Dressing’s Triple-Action Technology supports wound healing by creating a moist wound environment.
- Its low allergy adhesive assists in securely keeping the dressing in place without adhering to the wound.
- It also has a top film which is highly breathable and reduces the risk of maceration.
- Allevyn Adhesive Foam Dressing precludes fluid and bacteria strikethrough and provides a barrier to exogenous bacteria.
- It is easy to apply and remove
- Comfortable
- Conformable
- Available in a variety of sizes
Instructions For Use
- Cleanse your wound based on normal procedures
- Choose the suitable dressing size for you
- Prepare the surrounding area of your wound by cleaning it and removing excess moisture. Also, clip any excess hair to ensure close approximation to the wound.
- Remove the protector material from the dressing and anchor the adhesive side of it to your skin
- Ensure the dressing is adhered all around your wound by smoothing the dressing over the wound and removing the remaining protector material
- Allevyn gentle Border can be cut based on aseptic technique. Ensure any exposed foam areas are covered with an appropriate film dressing taking care not to cover the entire dressing
