ALLEVYN° Adhesive Dressing has an advanced triple layer construction which combines an absorbent hydrocellular pad between a perforated adhesive wound contact layer and a highly permeable waterproof outer film that aids in the prevention of bacterial contamination of the wound. Indications Wound management by secondary intention on shallow, granulating wounds chronic and acute exudative wounds, full and partial thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, malignant wounds, surgical wounds, donor sites and fungating ulcers. ALLEVYN° Adhesive Dressing can be used in conjunction with INTRASITE® Gel for necrotic or sloughy wounds.
Product Directions:
Instruction for use
1. Cleanse wound in accordance with local clinical protocol.
2. Select an appropriate dressing size. ALLEVYN® Adhesive Dressing can be cut to fit awkward areas. Always use a clean technique when cutting the dressing.
3. 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. SKIN-PREP® wipes may be used prior to application of ALLEVVN° Adhesive Dressing where fragile skin is involved.
4. Using a clean technique remove one of the protector films from ALLEVYN adhesive Dressing and anchor the adhesive side of the dressing to the skin.
5. 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.
6. 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.
Frequency of change
During the early stages of wound management ALLEVYN° Adhesive Dressing should be inspected according to local clinical protocol. 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 to within 0.5cm (¾6in.) of the edge of the dressing pad, whichever is sooner. If dressings are applied to the sacral area, they may be left in place for up to 5 days, however, due to the increased potential for contamination and infection in this area, increased monitoring of dressing adherence may be required as per local clinical protocols. The decision of when to change should be dependent upon clinical assessment and local protocols should also be taken into consideration.
Dressing removal
To remove ALLEVYN° Adhesive Dressing, lift one edge of the dressing and slowly peel back until completely removed from the wound. Sacral dressings should be removed from the top edge down towards the anus to minimise the potential for faecal contamination. The scale on the pouch is for guidance to assist dressing selection only, and care should be taken to avoid cross-contamination.
Product Ingredients:
Adhesive Hydrocellular Foam Dressing
