Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Allevyn Life Foam Dressing

Smith+Nephew

Description

Silicone gel adhesive composite hydrocellular foam dressings. The absorbent pad has a foam layer and lock away core made from super absorbent material. There is a discretion layer over the centre of the pad, the dressing is breathable and it has a waterproof top film.

Indications

Wound management by secondary intention on shallow, granulating wounds, chronic and acute exudative wounds, full and partial thickness wounds including: pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, first and second degree burns, donor sites, skin tears, and fungating wounds. Can be used in conjunction with Intrasite Gel for necrotic or sloughy wounds. Pressure injury/ulcer prevention on intact skin as part of a pressure injury/ulcer prevention protocol.

Price

10.3×10.3cm, £1.85; 12.9×12.9cm, £2.71; 15.4×15.4cm, £3.31; 21×21cm, £6.52; 17.2×17.5cm (sacral), £4.92; 21.6×23cm (sacral), £6.96; 25×25.2cm (heel), £12.16

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