Product features: Allevyn Life Softly adhesive, highly absorbent silicone foam dressing. The adaptable, all-purpose Allevyn Life dressing is suitable for a wide range of chronic wounds. It is specifically designed to allow for longer dressing change intervals and lasts up to twice as long as other dressings. The unique dressing change indicator helps you and your patients know when the dressing needs changing, helping to avoid unnecessary changes. For the treatment of wounds with moderate to heavy exudation. The cloverleaf shape allows it to adapt to almost all parts of the body. Optimal exudate management with 5-layer design and superabsorbent closure core. With extra-wide silicone adhesive edge and silicone wound contact layer for a secure hold. It dampens external pressure and impacts. Integrated masking layer reduces the visibility of wound fluid. The dressing change indicator helps to identify when a dressing change is needed. Allevyn Life can be helpful not only in the treatment of chronic wounds, but also in their prevention. A recent independent study confirmed that using Allevyn Life as part of standard preventative measures within a pressure ulcer prevention program can reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers. Allevyn Life is also available in special sacrum and heel formulations. Areas of application: Wound care for shallow, granulating wounds with secondary wound healing, as well as chronic and acute exuding wounds, shallow and deep wounds such as: Pressure sores/decubitus ulcers Leg ulcers Diabetic foot syndrome Infected wounds Malignant wounds Surgical wounds Wounds caused by first- or second-degree burns Wounds at skin donor sites Skin fissures or ulcerating wounds Instructions for use: Clean the wound as usual. Choose a suitable bandage size. Prepare the skin around the wound and clean it by removing excess moisture. Remove any excess hair to allow good access to the wound. Remove one side of the protective paper from the Allevyn Life dressing and fix the adhesive side of the dressing to the skin. Smooth the dressing over the wound, ensuring there are no wrinkles. Remove the remaining protective paper and smooth the dressing over the remaining parts of the wound without stretching it. Only the wound pad of the dressing should be in contact with the entire wound surface. Allevyn Life can be used to dress difficult wounds, such as on the heel or elbow. The corner flaps may overlap when applying the dressing; however, avoid wrinkling or stretching the dressing. Frequency of change: In the early stages of wound care, the Allevyn Life dressing should be checked frequently. If the product is used for infected wounds, the infection itself should be investigated and treated according to local treatment guidelines. The dressing can remain in place for up to 7 days. However, in the sacral region, it should only remain in place for up to 5 days, depending on the condition of the wound and surrounding skin, or until exudate is visible in more than 50% of the absorbent wound pad outside the central cover. The above information is for guidance only. Decisions regarding dressing changes should be based on clinical assessment and local treatment guidelines. Removal of the bandage: To remove the bandage, lift a corner and slowly and carefully peel the bandage off until it is completely removed from the wound. Source: www.smith-nephew.com As of February 2024