Allevyn Dressing 20cmx20cm | ALLEVYN

ALLEVYN Non-Adhesive dressings are indicated for use on: Shallow, granulating wounds Chronic and acute exudative wounds Full and partial thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers Infected wounds Malignant wounds Surgical wounds First and second degree burns Donor sites Fungating ulcers Oncological Wounds Epidermolysis bullosa wounds How to Apply ALLEVYN Non-Adhesive Cleanse wound in accordance with local clinical protocols. Select an appropriate dressing size. ALLEVYN Non-Adhesive can be cut to fit awkward areas. Always use a clean technique when cutting the dressing. When used under compression therapy, the dressing must be cut to the size of the wound. 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. Remove ALLEVYN Non-Adhesive from the pack using a clean technique. Apply the white face to the wound ensuring good contact and secure with a dressing retention sheet (eg OPSITE Flexifix or OPSITE Flexifix Gentle), tape or bandage. 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 Non-Adhesive should be inspected according to local clinical protocol. 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 1.5cm (5/8in.) from the edge of the dressing, whichever is sooner.