Smith&Nephew Allevyn Life Foam Dressing, Per Box by smith&nephew

• Securely conforms to a wide range of parts of the body1,2
• Change indicator shows when the dressing needs to be changed3,4
• Discretion layer reduces unsightly exudate strikethrough3
• Lock away core layer provides wound odour absorption and prevents fluid leakage5,6
• Silicone wound contact layer minimises pain on dressing removal7,8

How it works

ALLEVYN LIFE Foam Dressings effectively absorb and lock exudate while providing an optimal patient experience5,6,9. The foam and lock away core layers prevent the exudate from leaking onto surrounding skin, which may help reduce the risk of maceration.5,6 The soft silicone wound contact layer ensures that the dressing can be repositioned and changed without damaging the wound or surrounding skin, exposing the patient to unnecessary additional pain.7,8 The discretion and change indicator layers minimises unnecessary embarrassment to the patient and shows when the dressing needs to be changed.3,4

When to change

Dressings can be left in place undisturbed for up to 7 days, except the sacral area where dressings can be left in place for up to 5 days. Depending on the condition of the wound and the surrounding skin, or until exudate covers 75% or more of the absorbent pad outside of the central screen the dressing should be changed. Between 50%-75% consider changing based on clinical judgement.

How to use

1. Always clean the wound prior to applying the dressing in accordance with normal procedures
2. Select the appropriate size dressing. The pad area only of the dressing must be adhered across the entire surface of the wound so make sure the pad overlaps the wound bed

• Leakage, visible strikethrough and odour can be embarrassing and stigmatising 1,2
• Poor cushioning from knocks and bumps can cause fear and pain 1,2
• Dressings that don’t stay in place and fall off are highly frustrating 1,2
• Frequent dressing changes and slow wound healing cause anxiety 1,2

This inspired the development of ALLEVYN Life which is a multi-layered dressing incorporating hydrocellular foam, hyper-absorber lock away core and masking layer designed specifically for people and their everyday life.