How long can an ALLEVYN dressing stay on?
ALLEVYN LIFE may be used on infected wounds, which should be treated as per local clinical protocol. How long can ALLEVYN LIFE be left in place? ALLEVYN LIFE can be left in place for up to 7 days, except the sacral area where dressings can be left in place for up to 5 days.
Can ALLEVYN dressing be cut?
ALLEVYN Adhesive can be cut to dress wounds on the heel, elbows and other awkward areas. 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.
When should I replace my foam dressing?
However, they have limited absorbency and are therefore suitable only for lightly exuding wounds. These dressings should be changed when the exudate is visible within 1cm of the edge of the dressing or after five to seven days, depending on the type of wound.
Do foam dressings Debride?
Adhesive foam dressings are also used as secondary dressings to help primary dressings remain in the wound bed while also assisting with absorbency. Foam dressings are not associated with debriding wounds.
When do you use allevyn dressing?
ALLEVYN Life is used to dress exuding wounds including pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, malignant wounds, surgical wounds, first and second degree burns, donor sites, fungating ulcers and skin tears. ALLEVYN Life may be used on infected wounds, which should be treated as per local clinical protocol.
What are foam dressings used for?
Foam dressings may be used as primary and secondary dressings for partial- and full-thickness wounds with minimal, moderate, or heavy drainage; as primary dressings to provide absorption and insulation; or as secondary dressings for wounds with packing.
When should you not use allevyn?
ALLEVYN* Adhesive is contraindicated for use on third-degree burns. Do not use any ALLEVYN* product with oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite solutions (e.g., Dakin’s) or hydrogen peroxide, as these can break down the absorbent polyurethane component of the dressings.
Do foam dressings stick?
Soft silicone dressings are coated with a hydrophobic soft silicone layer that is tacky to touch. These dressings do not stick to the moist wound bed, but will adhere gently to the surrounding skin.
What type of wounds are foam dressings used for?
Why are foam dressings good?
A primary feature of foam dressings is that they help maintain a moist wound environment. Also important is that foam helps cushion the wound and periwound area from additional trauma, as well as providing thermal insulation for wounds. Easy to apply and remove, foam dressings don’t cause wound trauma.
What is allevyn foam dressing?
Allevyn adhesive dressing is an economically-efficient dressing specifically designed to manage chronic or acute exuding wounds. Allevyn adhesive consists of a highly absorbent hydrocellular foam pad held between an adhesive perforated wound contact layer and a highly permeable outer top film.
How do you remove foam dressing?
Adhesive foam dressings can be safely removed by applying a swab moistened with sterile saline or sterile water to the underside of the dressing while gently lifting.