Pressure ulcers remain a persistent and largely preventable challenge, affecting millions of patients and contributing to serious complications such as extended hospital stays and increased healthcare costs.1,2
At Smith+Nephew, we believe in early prevention and powerful treatment to improve outcomes and to reduce the burden of pressure ulcers.
Prevent Early
Bony prominences like heels, the sacrum and elbows can be protected by the prophylactic use of silicone multi-layer dressings.3 ALLEVYN◊ LIFE Dressing helps protect at-risk individuals from the onset of pressure injuries 4,5* and significantly reduced the incidence of sacral pressure ulcers - by 71% in elderly patients with hip fracture.4**
Treat Powerfully
The RENASYS◊ EDGE system delivers Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT). Treating complex pressure ulcers with advanced therapies like NPWT can help to achieve good clinical6-10 and patient11 outcomes while being cost-effective11++. NPWT has been shown to promote granulation tissue formation, protect the wound from the outside environment and promote moisture balance within the wound bed12-16.
Together, they enable a seamless, effective wound care journey.