FOAM DRESSINGS
Pressure injury prevention
Trusted to reduce the incidence of pressure injuries when used as part of a comprehensive prevention program, compared to standard care alone.1-3
The cost of pressure injuries
NPIAP guidelines suggest a comprehensive pressure injury prevention protocol should include early, effective use of foam dressings.7
ALLEVYN LIFE Dressings – mode of action explained
How ALLEVYN LIFE Dressings work
Five independent dressing layers combine to help combat the causes of pressure injuries.*8
Breathable top film: helps to reduce the rubbing motion that can occur on the surface of the dressing.*9-11
EXUMASK Masking layer: Not attached to the layer below, allowing the dressing to move instead of patients’ skin.*8
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EXULOCK Technology core: Freely moves inside the dressing to help redistribute pressure*18 and absorb friction during patient movement.*8
Absorbent hydrocellular foam: Independent layer that absorbs friction and shear *1 while helping to remove moisture from the skin surface.*11,12
Gentle silicone contact layer: Can be lifted and repositioned without losing its adherent properties.12,13
ALLEVYN LIFE Dressing features
Fewer pressure injuries, lower costs
When compared to standard care, use of ALLEVYN LIFE Dressings in a comprehensive prevention protocol has been shown to help reduce both the incidence of pressure injuries***1 and estimated per-patient costs.***17
Clinical evidence
What could ALLEVYN LIFE Dressings do for your pressure injury prevention protocol? Contact us to find out.
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