Smith & Nephew ALLEVYN Life dressing is a multi-layered design incorporating hydrocellular foam, hyper-absorber lock away core and masking layer which has been designed for people and their everyday life through:
- Unique quadrilobe shape with a wide border designed to fit the contours of the human body more securely1-2 and allows patients to shower1-3
- The protective masking layer minimises the visual impact of strikethrough4(in-vitro), providing the patient with confidence that their dressing may not attract the negative attention of others
- Excellent fluid locking under pressure5 (in-vitro)
- Provides the patient with peace of mind leakage prevention5(in-vitro)
- Common wound odour absorption when tested (in-vitro) on representative compounds6
- ALLEVYN Life’s multi-layered design provides cushioning and helps to spread pressure7 (in-vitro)
- Silicone wound contact layer offers minimal pain and discomfort on removal8 while allowing the dressing to be repositoned9
- Change indicator optimises dressing change frequency10 and minimises wastage
Application
- Cleanse the wound in accordance with local clinical protocol.
- Select an appropriate dressing size.
- Prepare and clean the skin surrounding the wound area and remove excess moisture. Any excess hair should be clipped to ensure close approximation to the wound.
- Using a clean technique remove one of the protector films from ALLEVYN Life and anchor the adhesive side of the dressing to the skin. Smooth the dressing over the wound ensuring there are no creases. When positioning ALLEVYN Life Sacrum dressings, place the narrow end of the dressing a minimum of 2cm (3/4in.) above the anal sphincter, then smooth the dressing over the sacrum.
- Remove the remaining protector film and smooth the dressing over the remainder of the wound without stretching, ensuring no creases. Only the pad area of the dressing must be adhered across the entire surface of the wound.
- ALLEVYN Life can be used to dress awkward areas such as elbows; the dressing corner lobes can be overlapped when positioning the dressing, ensuring no creasing or stretching occurs.
General Safety Information
- Always read the label. Use only as directed.
- Nutritional supplements may only be of assistance if the dietary intake is inadequate.
- Supplements should not be used to replace a healthy balanced diet and adequate physical exercise.
- Keep all medications and supplements out of reach of children.
- If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
