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Pressure injury prevention (foams)

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

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The cost of pressure injuries

International 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

  • 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

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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

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Clinical evidence

What could ALLEVYN LIFE Dressings do for your pressure injury prevention protocol? Contact us to find out.



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*As demonstrated in vitro.

**Compared Mepilex Border in a volunteer trial; p<0.001. 129 volunteers wore both 
dressings for up to 7 days on their thighs. 0.001.

***Reduced incidence demonstrated when used as part of a comprehensive prevention program, compared to standard care alone; p=0.001.1 Range of estimated cost savings (37-69%); n=359.17

For detailed product information, including indications for use, contraindications, precautions and warnings, please consult the product’s applicable Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to use.

Products may not be available in all markets because product availability is subject to the regulatory and/or medical practices in individual markets. Please contact your Smith+Nephew representative or distributor if you have questions about the availability of Smith+Nephew products in your area.

Citations
  1. Forni C, et al. International wound journal. 2018;15(3):1 - 8.
  2. Stankiewicz M, et al. WP&R Journal. 2019;27(1):21 - 26. 
  3. Austin M. Implementation of a Medical Device Related Pressure Injury Prevention Bundle: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Paper presented at: SWC; 2019.
  4. Li F, et al. Int J Nurs Stud. 2020;105:103546. 
  5. Wassel C, et al. Int Wound J. 2020; 1–11. 
  6. Langemo DK, et al. AdvSkin Wound Care. 2000;13:225–235.
  7. Mcfee K. Implementation of medical-device related pressure injury prevention protocols: Prophylactic foam dressing packets for proned Covid-19 patients in the ICU. Paper presented at: NPIAP; 2022; Florida. 
  8. Smith+Nephew 2023. Internal Report. CSD.AWM.23.033.
  9. Smith+Nephew 2016. Internal Report. RD/16/019. 
  10. Tiscar-González V, et al. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2021;34(1):23-30.
  11. Smith+Nephew 2019. Internal Report. RD/19/177. 
  12. Clarke R. Positive patient outcomes: The use of a new silicone adhesive foam dressing for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment. Paper presented at: CAET; 2013.
  13. Lisco C. Evaluation of a new silicone gel-adhesive hydrocellular foam dressing as part of a pressure ulcer prevention plan for ICU patients. Paper presented at: WOCN; 2013. 
  14. Simon D, et al. Wounds UK. 2014;10(3):80 - 87.
  15. Stephen-Haynes J, et al. Journal of Community Nursing. 2013;27(5):50 - 59.
  16. Joy H, Bielby A, Searle R. A collaborative project to enhance efficiency through dressing change practice. J Wound Care. 2015;24(7):312, 314 - 317. 
  17. Forni C, et al. J Wound Care. 2020;29(2):120–127.

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