Allevyn Gentle Border Sacrum Foam Dressing

How to Use Allevyn Sacrum Foam Dressing?

• Cleanse the wound in accordance with normal procedures.
• Select the appropriate dressing size.
• 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 wound.
• Start to remove the protector material from the dressing and anchor the adhesive side of the dressing to the skin.
• When positioning Allevyn Gentle Border Sacrum, place the narrow end of the dressing a minimum of 2cm above the anal sphincter.
• Smooth the dressing over the wound removing the remaining protector material and ensure that the dressing is adhered all around the wound.
• Allevyn Gentle Border Sacrum can be cut and an aseptic technique should be used with cutting the dressing. Ensure any exposed foam areas are covered with an appropriate film dressing taking care not to cover the entire dressing.

Allevyn dressing Application

• Cleanse the wound in accordance with normal procedures.
• Select appropriate dressing size. 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 one of the protector films and anchor the adhesive side of the dressing to the skin.
• Remove the remaining protector film and smooth the dressing over the remainder of the wound without stretching, ensuring there are no creases.
• The pad area of the dressing must be adhered across the entire surface of the wound.
• The dressing can be lifted and repositioned without losing its adherent properties.
• Allevyn Gentle Border can be cut to dress wounds on the heel, elbows and other awkward areas.
• Always use a clean technique when cutting the dressing.
• 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 changing Allevyn Dressing

• During the early stages of wound management Allevyn Gentle Border 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.
• Allevyn Dressing 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, depending on the condition of the wound and the surrounding skin or until exudate is visible and approaches to within 0.5cm of the edge of the dressing pad, whichever is sooner.
• The decision of when to change should be dependent upon clinical assessment and local protocols should also be taken into consideration.

When to remove Allevyn Hydrocellular Foam Dressing?

• To remove ALLEVYN Gentle Border, lift one corner of the dressing and slowly peel back until completely removed from the wound.

Precautions While Using Allevyn Dressing

• Do not use ALLEVYN Gentle Border 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 occurs discontinue use.
• Single use product.
• Allevyn Gentle Border Heel must not be used for pressure relief independently of pressure relieving devices.

Customer Reviews & Questions

Reviews 3 Questions & answers 5

4.7

Based on 3 reviews

5 67% 2 4 33% 1 3 0% 0 2 0% 0 1 0% 0

• 2 from verified purchases

Write a review

×

Sort by Most helpful Most recent Highest rating Lowest rating Oldest

1. S
   Sharone W. Verified Purchase

   Feb 16, 2022

   (Surprisingly) Making a big difference

   Bought this after seeing research showing foam dressings at the sacrum help prevent breakdown, and am *really* pleased how much using these has helped. My elderly wc bound Mom has lost a ton of weight and is so high risk, and since I started applying these that area went from discolored and reddened to normal looking. Woo hoo. Only down side is they are stupid expensive. :(

   Helpful? 1 0 Report
2. P
   Priscilla P. Verified Purchase

   Feb 1, 2020

   Wish they were a little

   Wish they were a little bit bigger for adult males.
   Also, they sent this to my old address and I don't know how you got that address. Good thing I know the owner's that bought my house they gave me a call.

   Helpful? 0 0 Report
3. C
   Customer

   Apr 20, 2017

   Provides great relief. Covers the

   Provides great relief. Covers the right spots and only needs one dressing!

   Helpful? 0 0 Report

Search questions and answers Search

Ask a question

5 questions, 5 answers

1. Q

   Question: How long can this be left on skin before needing a change

   Asked by Terri on Apr 23, 2020 Report
   • A
     Answer: Allevyn Dressing 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, depending on the condition of the wound and the surrounding skin or until exudate is visible and approaches to within 0.5cm of the edge of the dressing pad, whichever is sooner.

     Medical Supplies Club Customer Care Store answer Apr 24, 2020

     Helpful? 0 0
   Answer this question
2. Q

   Question: My husband has no hips because he lost so much weight and he has to be in a recliner most of the time and his butte stays sore all the time , would this give any relief?

   Asked by Linda W. on Mar 6, 2020 Report
   • A
     Answer: We suggest you to consult with your doctor regarding this.

     Medical Supplies Club Customer Care Store answer Mar 11, 2020

     Helpful? 0 0
   Answer this question
3. Q

   Question: What is the measurement of the inner pad?

   Asked by Helena on Jan 6, 2020 Report
   • A
     Answer: The foam pad of Allevyn Gentle Border Sacrum Foam Dressing measures 3 3/8"" x 5"".

     Medical Supplies Club Customer Care Store answer Jan 8, 2020

     Helpful? 0 0
   Answer this question
4. Q

   Question: Can I buy these bandages and get them in Moscow? Interested ALLEVYN SACRUM size 17x17 sm or 22x22 sm (or similar).

   Asked by Andrey S. on Nov 11, 2019 Report
   • A
     Answer: yes

     Medical Supplies Club Customer Care Store answer Nov 13, 2019

     Helpful? 0 0
   Answer this question
5. Q

   Question: Can you provide country of origin for this product

   Asked by Ugopal on Aug 10, 2017 Report
   • A
     Answer: Smith & Nephew is a UK based company, with its subsidiaries across the globe, including USA. These dressing are made in USA.

     Medical Supplies Club Customer Care Store answer Aug 11, 2017

     Helpful? 0 0
   Answer this question

Write a review

Allevyn Gentle Border Sacrum Foam Dressing

×

Overall rating *

5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star

Review title

Your review *

At least 20 characters0 / 5000

Would you recommend this product?

Yes No

Name *

Shown as first name and last initial

Email *

Never shown. Used to match your order.

City, state (optional)

Leave this empty

Please leave out phone numbers, email or street addresses and order numbers. Reviews are checked before they appear.

Cancel Submit review

Ask a question

Allevyn Gentle Border Sacrum Foam Dressing

×

Your question *

Our product team and other customers can answer.0 / 2000

Name *

Email *

Never shown publicly.

Leave this empty

For order or delivery questions, please contact Customer Care. Questions are checked before they appear.

Cancel Send question

×