ALLEVYN Life Foam Dressing

The Allevyn Life Foam Dressing by Smith & Nephew is a clinically advanced wound care product designed to manage chronic and exuding wounds. Featuring a multi-layered design, this dressing incorporates hydrocellular foam, a hyper-absorbent lock-away core, and a masking layer to provide optimal fluid management and patient comfort.

Key Features:

• • Hydrocellular Foam Layer: Provides excellent fluid absorption and retention.
  • Hyper-Absorbent Core: Locks away exudate to prevent leakage and maintain a moist wound environment.
  • Silicone Adhesive Layer: Gentle on the skin, minimizes pain and trauma during dressing changes, and allows repositioning.
  • Unique Quadrilobe Shape: Conforms to the body contours, ensuring a secure fit and allowing patients to shower.
  • Change Indicator: Optimizes dressing change frequency, reducing wastage.
  • Visual Masking Layer: Minimizes the visibility of wound exudate, providing patients with more confidence.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Fluid Management: Effective exudate absorption and retention help maintain a moist wound healing environment, promoting faster wound closure.
• Comfort and Protection: Soft, conformable foam provides cushioning, reduces pressure, and protects the wound from further trauma.
• Leakage Prevention: Provides peace of mind by preventing leakage and absorbing wound odors.

Clinical Indications:

• Suitable for managing shallow, granulating wounds, chronic and acute exuding 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
  • Fungating ulcers

Contraindications/Precautions:

• Not suitable for individuals with known sensitivity to any of the dressing components.
• Ensure proper wound cleaning and dressing application to prevent infection.