The dressing features am adhesive border for gentle but effective fixation. It has an absorbent hydrocellular pad and perforated silicone gel adhesive wound contact layer. It has a highly permeable waterproof outer film.
Indications:
-Chronic and acute exudative wounds
-Full and partial thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers
-Leg ulcers
-Diabetic foot ulcers
-Infected wounds
-Malignant wound
-Surgical wounds
-1st and 2nd degree burns
-Donor sites
-Skin tears
-Fungating ulcers
Allevyn Gentle Border is suitable for use on fragile skin
Instructions for Use:
Step 1.
Select the appropriate dressing size.
Step 2.
Prepare and clean the skin surrounding the wound area by removing excess moisture. Any excess hair should be clipped to ensure close approximation to the sound.
Step 3.
Start to remove the protector material from Allevyn Gentle Border Dressing and anchor the adhesive side of the dressing to the skin.
Step 4.
Smooth the dressing over the wound removing the remaining protector material and ensure the dressing is adhered all around the wound.
Dressing Changes:
During the early stages of wound management Allevyn Gentle Border dressings should be inspected frequently. Where the product is used on infected wounds the infection should be inspected and treated as per local clinical protocol. Dressings can be left in place undisturbed for up to 7 days or until exudate is visible and approaches to within 5/8" of the edge of the dressing, whichever is sooner.
Precautions:
-Do not use Allevyn Gentle Border Dressing with oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite solutions (e.g. EUSOL) or hydrogen peroxide, as these can break down the absorbent polyurethane component of the dressing.
-If reddening or sensitization occur discontinue use.
Smith & Nephew Part Number: 66800276, 66800270, 66800279, 66800280