ALLEVYN Gentle Border
1. Cleanse the wound in accordance with normal procedures.
2. Select the appropriate dressing size.
3. Prepare and clean the skin surrounding the wound area by removing excess moisture. Any excess hair should be clipped to ensure close approximation to the wound.
4. Start to remove the protector material from the dressing and anchor the adhesive side of the dressing to the skin. (Image A)
5. Smooth the dressing over the wound removing the remaining protector material and ensure that the dressing is adhered all around the wound. (Image B)
6. ALLEVYN Gentle Border can be cut and an aseptic technique should be used with cutting the dressing. Ensure any exposed foam areas are covered with an appropriate film dressing taking care not to cover the entire dressing.
Dressings can be left in place for up to 7 days depending on the condition of the wound and the surrounding skin or until exudate is visible and approaches to within 1.5cm of the edge of the dressing pad, whichever is sooner.
No need to change
No need to change
Exudate within 1.5cm of the edge of the pad requires changing
Precautions
Do not use ALLEVYN Gentle Border dressings with oxidising agents such as hypochlorite solutions (eg. EUSOL) or hydrogen peroxide, as these can break down the absorbent polyurethane component of the dressing. If reddening or sensitisation occur discontinue use.
Lift one corner of the dressing and slowly peel back until completely removed from the wound.
ALLEVYN Gentle Border Multisite
ALLEVYN Gentle Border Multisite provides wound management by secondary intention and can be applied to various body areas including challenging areas such as the knee, elbow and breast.
1. Cleanse the wound in accordance with normal procedures.
2. Select the appropriate dressing size.
3. Prepare and clean the skin surrounding the wound area by removing excess moisture. Any excess hair should be clipped to ensure close approximation to the wound.
4. Start to remove the protector material from the dressing and anchor the adhesive side of the dressing to the skin. (Image A and B)
5. Smooth the dressing over the wound removing the remaining protector material and ensure that the dressing is adhered all around the wound.(Image C and D)
6. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Multisite can be cut and an aseptic technique should be used with cutting the dressing. Ensure any exposed foam areas are covered with an appropriate film dressing taking care not to cover the entire dressing.
During the early stages of wound management, ALLEVYN Gentle Border Multisite should be inspected frequently. Where the product is used on infected wounds, the infection should be inspected and treated as per local clinical protocol. Dressings can be left in place for up to 7 days depending on the condition of the wound and the surrounding skin or until exudate is visible and approaches to within 0.5cm of the edge of the dressing pad, whichever is sooner.
No need to change
No need to change
Exudate within 0.5cm of the edge of the pad requires changing
To remove, lift one corner of the dressing and slowly peel back until completely removed from the wound.
ALLEVYN Gentle Border Sacrum
1. Cleanse the wound in accordance with normal procedures.
2. Select the appropriate dressing size.
3. Prepare and clean the skin surrounding the wound area by removing excess moisture. Any excess hair should be clipped to ensure close approximation tothe wound.
4. Start to remove the protector material from the dressing and anchor the adhesive side of the dressing to the skin.
5. When positioning ALLEVYN Gentle Border Sacrum, place the narrow end of the dressing a minimum of 2cm above the anal sphincter.
6. Smooth the dressing over the wound removing the remaining protector material and ensure that the dressing is adhered all around the wound.
7. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Sacrum can be cut and an aseptic technique should be used with cutting the dressing. Ensure any exposed foam areas are covered withan appropriate film dressing taking care not to cover the entire dressing.
During the early stages of wound management, ALLEVYN Gentle Border Sacrum should be inspected frequently. Where the product is used on infected wounds, the infection should be inspected and treated as per local clinical protocol. Sacral dressings can be left in place for up to 5 days depending on the condition of the wound and the surrounding skin or until exudate is visible and approaches to within 0.5cm of the edgeof the dressing pad, whichever is sooner.
To remove, lift one corner of the dressing and slowly peel back until completely removed from the wound.
ALLEVYN Gentle Border Heel
1. Cleanse the wound in accordance with normal procedures.
2. Select the appropriate dressing size.
3. Prepare and clean the skin surrounding the wound area by removing excess moisture. Any excess hair should be clipped to ensure close approximation to the wound.
4. Start to remove the protector material from the dressing and anchor the adhesive side of the dressing to the skin. (Image A and B)
5. Smooth the dressing over the wound removing the remaining protector material and ensure that the dressing is adhered all around the wound. (Image C and D)
6. ALLEVYN Gentle Border Heel can be cut and an aseptic technique should be used with cutting the dressing. Ensure any exposed foam areas are covered with an appropriate film dressing taking care not to cover the entire dressing.
During the early stages of wound management, ALLEVYN Gentle Border Heel should be inspected frequently. Where the product is used on infected wounds, the infection should be inspected and treated as per local clinical protocol. Dressings can be left in place for up to 7 days depending on the condition of the wound and the surrounding skin or until exudate is visible and approaches to within 0.5cm of the edge of the dressing pad, whichever is sooner.
To remove, lift one corner of the dressing and slowly peel back until completely removed from the wound.