Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Allevyn Adhesive

Smith+Nephew

Description

Comprises a centrally located absorbent hydrocellular pad sandwiched between a perforated adhesive wound contact layer and a waterproof outer film

Indications

Management by secondary intention of chronic and acute full-thickness, partial-thickness or shallow granulating, exuding wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, infected wounds, malignant wounds, surgical wounds, first- and second-degree burns, donor sites and fungating ulcers

Contraindications

Do not use on dry wounds and fragile skin. For details of precautions, contact supplier.

Price

7.5×7.5cm, £1.63; 10×10cm, £2.38; 12.5×12.5cm, £2.92; 17.5×17.5cm, £5.75; 22.5×22.5cm, £8.38; 12.5×22.5cm, £4.54; 17×17cm (sacral), £4.33; 22×22cm (sacral), £6.23

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