Features of Allevyn Gentle Border Lite Foam Dressing
- 2mm foam core ensures excellent flexibility so the dressing molds to the body, even on awkward areas, providing a comfortable fit for patients
- Showerproof dressing allows patients to shower with the dressing in place, helping to improve their quality of life
- Allevyn Dressing is easy to apply and remove – the dressing can be lifted and repositioned without losing adhesion
- Bacterial barrier helps to minimize the risk of infection from external contaminants
- Allevyn Dressing helps to prevent pressure ulcers from forming under medical respiratory devices
- With its thin foam core, it fits easily under cannulas, tubing and mask
- Up to 7 day wear time
When to Use Allevyn Gentle Border Dressing?
- Chronic and acute exudative wounds, Surgical wounds
- Shallow, granulating wounds, Malignant wounds
- Full- and partial-thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers
- First and second-degree burns, Epidermolysis Bullosa wounds
- Donor sites, Skin tears, Fungating ulcers, Oncological wounds
Allevyn Wound Dressing Technology
Allevyn Adhesive consists of a highly absorbent hydrocellular foam pad held between an adhesive perforated wound contact layer and a highly permeable outer top film.
- Breathable Top Film: Outer polyurethane top film switches to become more breathable in the presence of exudate. It also helps to prevent strike-through and provides an effective barrier to bacteria and minimizes the risk of cross-contamination.
- Highly Absorbent Foam Core: Hydrocellular foam core is highly absorbent, providing absorption capacity for up to 7 days
- Non-Adherent Wound Contact Layer: Wound contact layer has a low allergy based adhesive, which adheres well to the intact skin, will not stick to the wound and has a proven low risk of skin irritation
The unique triple layer technology effectively manages exudate and ensures that the wound is kept at optimum moisture levels to support moist wound healing. It does this by:
- Transpiring enough fluid to keep the dressing conformable and comfortable
- Retaining enough fluid to keep a healthily moist wound environment
- Absorbing enough fluid to remove unwanted exudate and cellular debris
What to buy with Allevyn Foam Dressing
- Smith & Nephew Dermal Wound Cleanser
- Smith & Nephew Secura Antifungal Cream
- Smith & Nephew Opsite Post-Op Visible Composite Dressing
How to use Allevyn Gentle Border Dressing?
- Cleanse the wound in accordance with local protocols.
- Select the appropriate allevyn gentle border dressing size. Allevyn Gentle Border Lite can be cut to dress wounds on the heel, elbows and other awkward areas. Always use a clean technique when cutting the dressing.
- 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.
- Remove one of the protector films from Allevyn Gentle Border Lite and anchor the adhesive side of the dressing to the skin
- Remove the remaining protector film and smooth the dressing over the remainder of the wound without stretching, ensuring there are no creases. The pad area of the dressing must be adhered across the entire surface of the wound. Allevyn Gentle Border Lite can be lifted and repositioned without losing its adherent properties.
- If the dressing has been cut, ensure any exposed foam areas are covered with an appropriate film dressing, taking care not to cover the entire dressing.
When to change Allevyn Gentle Border Foam Wound 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 within 1.5cm of the edge of the dressing pad, whichever is sooner.
No need to change
