Product Range




Background	KOL Activity	Product Range	Algorithm	References

The healing of chronic wounds is a step by step process which involves a team of products designed to provide an effective environment to promote healing. Wound Bed Preparation is an essential step within the process. Smith & Nephew is able to offer a full range of products for Wound Bed Preparation.

Wound factors			Clinical action	Suggested product solution	Wound healing Outcome
	T	Tissue non-viable necrotic tissue or slough present	Remove defective tissue	Intrasite* Gel Intrasite* Conformable	Viable (vascularised) wound bed
	I	Inflamation and/or infection increased exudate, surface discolouration or increased odour	Reduce bacterial load	Acticoat* 7 Acticoat Acticoat Absorbent	Reduced bacterial burden and inflammation
	M	Moisture Imbalance heavy exudate - risk of maceration Dry wound bed - risk of desiccation	Restore moisture balance	Allevyn* Range Intrasite* Gel Intrasite* Conformable	Optimal moisture balance
	E	Edge of wound non-advancing or undermining e.g. chronic wound with prolonged inflammation	Reassess T,I and M	Cadesorb* Use Visitrak* to accurately track the progress of the wound edge and measure the areas of the wound	Restoration of appropriate pH level and cell migration to advance wound edge If wound still static after 2-4 weeks, reassesss intervention or refer for specialist treatment

To discuss the role of Smith & Nephew products in Wound Bed Preparation contact your local salesperson.