What is allevyn foam dressing used for?

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 is the difference between allevyn and mepilex?

ALLEVYN LIFE shows reduced leakage, compared to MepilexTM Border Flex when pressure is applied – when sitting or lying on the dressing, for example*1,2. ALLEVYN LIFE Dressings absorbed significantly more fluid than MepilexTM Border Flex while under pressure, such as sitting or lying on an exuding wound*1,2.

What is the indication of foam dressing for wound care?

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.

Is allevyn antimicrobial?

ALLEVYN Ag Gentle A highly absorbent11 antimicrobial dressing with a soft gel gentle adhesive to enable easy application6 under secondary retention including compression.

How do you use allevyn classic dressing?

How to Apply ALLEVYN Non-Adhesive

1. Cleanse wound in accordance with local clinical protocols.
2. Select an appropriate dressing size.
3. Prepare and clean the skin surrounding the wound area and remove excess moisture.
4. Remove ALLEVYN Non-Adhesive from the pack using a clean technique.

What is foam dressing?

Foam dressings are nonlinting and absorbent. They vary in thickness and have a nonadherent layer, allowing nontraumatic removal. Some have an adhesive border and may have a film coating as an additional bacteria barrier. Foam dressings provide a moist environment and thermal insulation.

When would you use foam dressing?

Foam dressings are used to provide a moist wound environment, most commonly in wounds with moderate-to-heavy exudate. They are very adaptable dressings and provide a cushioning effect, making them suitable for bony prominences or areas of increased friction.

How do you use mepilex foam dressing?

Apply hydrogel liberally to broken areas of skin (see separate hydrogel information leaflet). Remove the protective layer from the Mepilex dressing and apply the sticky side to cover the hydrogel. For best results the Mepilex dressing should overlap dry surrounding skin by at least 2cm.

How do you use allevyn dressing?

How to Apply ALLEVYN Adhesive

1. Cleanse wound in accordance with local clinical protocol.
2. Select an appropriate dressing size.
3. Prepare and clean the skin surrounding the wound area and remove excess moisture.
4. Remove one of the protector films from ALLEVYN Adhesive and anchor the adhesive side of the dressing to the skin.

How do I use allevyn gentle border?

ALLEVYN Gentle Border Heel

1. Cleanse the wound in accordance with normal procedures.
2. Select the appropriate dressing size.
3. Prepare and clean the skin surrounding the wound area by removing excess moisture.
4. Start to remove the protector material from the dressing and anchor the adhesive side of the dressing to the skin.

What are the HCPCS codes for foam dressings?

The HCPCS codes range Foam Dressings A6209-A6215 is a standardized code set necessary for Medicare and other health insurance providers to provide healthcare claims. Subscribe to Codify and get the code details in a flash. Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing

What are the different types of allevyn dressings?

The ALLEVYN Range is divided into the ALLEVYN Classic products; a complete range of clinically proven 1-5, quality foam dressings designed to fulfil a diverse range of wound care requirements, and ALLEVYN Life; an advanced layered dressing designed to give your patients an optimal wound care experience.

How is allevyn foam used in wound care?

Sacral sizes available which combine the same high-absorbency and secure self-adhesion in an anatomically-shaped dressing. The composite structure of ALLEVYN Adhesive allows a moist wound environment to be maintained at the wound surface. The moisture is held in the open pores in the foam.

Where to place allevyn adhesive foam sacrum dressings?

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. When positioning ALLEVYN Adhesive Sacrum, place the narrow end of the dressing a minimum of ¾ inches (2cm) above the anal sphincter, then smooth the dressing over the sacrum.