What is an allevyn dressing?

ALLEVYN* Gentle Border is a water/bacteria-proof silicone adhesive dressing indicated for moderately to highly exudating wounds. Hydrocellular structure allows for a moist wound environment. Remains in place and will not stick to the wound surface.

What causes pressure sores on buttocks?

Pressure sores occur when there is too much pressure on the skin for too long. This reduces blood flow to the area. Without enough blood, the skin can die and a sore may form.

Should leg ulcers be kept dry?

Low oxygen tension leads to high levels of oxygen at the capillaries and low levels of oxygen at the wound edges. This provides the ideal environment for wound healing because granulation and wound healing is stimulated. a wound, nurses should remember: ‘If there’s no blood supply keep it dry’ and seek expert advice.

Is allevyn antimicrobial?

ALLEVYN Ag Gentle Border A highly absorbent12 antimicrobial dressing with a gentle silicone adhesive, the ideal one step dressing for use on fragile skin7.

Does allevyn stick to wounds?

The wound contact layer has a low allergy based adhesive3, which adheres well to intact skin, will not stick to the wound and has a proven low risk of skin irritation.

What is allevyn wound dressing?

Advanced Foam Wound Dressings. The ALLEVYN range of dressings from Smith & Nephew is a comprehensive range of absorbent foam dressings. Trusted with over 25 years of clinical use, the ALLEVYN Range has a history of innovation and putting people first, with a true understanding of the human body and the experience of living with a wound.

What is the difference between allevyn compression and allevyn non-adhesive?

Like ALLEVYN Compression, ALLEVYN Non-Adhesive is indicated for a wide range of moderately to highly exuding wounds. ALLEVYN Non-Adhesive combines patient comfort with unique triple action technology that enables moist wound healing. 1

How effective is allevyn?

With many years of clinical evidence in the form of published clinical studies, case studies and internal clinical evaluations, ALLEVYN has been proven to be successful in healing patients wounds across a wide range of indications, wound shapes, sizes and locations. In the table below there is a summary of the key pieces of evidence.

Why choose Smith & Nephew allevyn?

The ALLEVYN range of dressings from Smith & Nephew is a comprehensive range of absorbent foam dressings. Trusted with over 25 years of clinical use, the ALLEVYN Range has a history of innovation and putting people first, with a true understanding of the human body and the experience of living with a wound.