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Shaping what's possible:
Driving progress for next-level healing

6-8 May, Bremen, Germany
Booth: E10
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Think all foams are equal?

How evidence-based dressing selection can improve patient outcomes

Thursday 7 May | 10:30 - 11:30
Hall 6 - room 5A
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Driving progress with RENASYS◊ EDGE

Where streamlined design meets effective performance

6-8 May, Bremen, Germany
Booth: E10

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Are you ready for the future of foam dressings?

Are you ready for the future of foam dressings?

Smarter wound care is just around the corner – are you ready?
Because true peace of mind only comes when you get the performance you need – every time you need it.

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Driving progress in stalled wounds: Get non-healing wounds back on track with PICO◊ sNPWT

Faster healing from stalled wounds*1, more hope for patients, and a clearer path for clinicians – all made more possible by PICO◊ Single Use sNPWT 360° PRO-ACTIVE Therapy with patented AIRLOCK◊ Technology. A therapy that treats BEYOND the wound itself**2-14. 

Get non-healing wounds back on track
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Driving progress with the new RENASYS◊ EDGE System: where streamlined design meets effective performance

RENASYS◊ EDGE System was introduced to simplify workflows and enhance usability. Intuitive15,16, energy-efficient17, and simple to use15,16, it achieves high patient compliance18 and gives clinicians a smooth and effective19 NPWT experience. 

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Driving progress in high exudate absorption: introducing DURAMAX◊ N Non-adhesive Super Absorbent Dressing* (*only available in selected markets)

Struggling with the daily challenge of significant exudate can feel like an uphill battle – with no finish line in sight. However, managing high levels of exudate is entirely possible with DURAMAX◊ N Dressing and no-compromise fluid management. 

DURAMAX◊ N Dressing has the ability to absorb and retain superior levels of exudate compared to other super absorbers.20,21

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Driving progress in infection management

Wound infections and biofilm can feel like a total roadblock, bringing healing progression to a grinding halt. It can prolong patient suffering and drive up the cost of care. 

Driving progress with the right solutions in managing acute infection and mature biofilm.22-34

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Ulcer Care: Evidence and Practice, All in One Place

Advance your knowledge in ulcer management with trusted, on‑demand education from Smith+Nephew Academy Online.

This curated ulcer education bundle brings together practical insights, clinical evidence, and real‑world guidance to support confident decision‑making across assessment, treatment, and ongoing care.

  • On‑demand, self‑paced learning
  • Evidence‑based content from clinical experts
  • Designed to support everyday practice across wound care pathways
Access the Ulcer Education Bundle
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We look forward to meeting in real life at EWMA where the next level awaits.

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Citations
  1. Moore Z, Coggins T. Clinician attitudes to shared-care and perceptions on the current extent of patient engagement in wound care: Results of a clinician survey. Wounds International. 2021;12(1):48-53.
  2. Joy H, Bielby A, Searle R. A collaborative project to enhance efficiency through dressing change practice. J Wound Care. 2015;24(7):312-317. doi:10.12968/jowc.2015.24.7.312
  3. Tiscar-González V, Menor-Rodríguez M, Rabadán-Sainz C, et al. Clinical and Economic Impact of Wound Care Using a Polyurethane Foam Multilayer Dressing. Advances in Skin & Wound Care. 2021;34(1):23-30. doi:10.1097/01.asw.0000722744.20511.71
  4. Moore Z, Kapp S, Loney A, et al. A tool to promote patient and informal carer involvement for shared wound care. Wounds International. 2021;12(3):86-92.
  5. Kirsner R, Dove C, Reyzelman A, Vayser D, Jaimes H. Randomized controlled trial on the efficacy and acceptance of a single-use negative pressure wound therapy system versus traditional negative pressure wound therapy in the treatment of lower limb chronic ulcers (VLU and DFU). In: Poster Presented at the 10th Annual Abu Dhabi Wound Care Conference. 10th Annual Abu Dhabi Wound Care Conference; 2019.
  6. Forni C, D’Alessandro F, Gallerani P, et al. Effectiveness of using a new polyurethane foam multi-layer dressing in the sacral area to prevent the onset of pressure ulcer in the elderly with hip fractures: A pragmatic randomised controlled trial. Int Wound J. 2018;15(3):383-390. doi:10.1111/IWJ.12875
  7. Rossington A, Drysdale K, Winter R. Clinical performance and positive impact on patient wellbeing of ALLEVYN Life. Wounds UK. 2013;9(4):91-95.
  8. Stephen-Haynes J, Bielby A, Searle R. The clinical performance of a silicone foam in an NHS community trust. Journal of Community Nursing. 2013;27(5):50-59.
  9. Simon D, Bielby A. A structured collaborative approach to appraise the clinical performance of a new product. Wounds UK. 2014;10(3`):80-87. https://www.wounds-uk.com/journals/issue/39/article-details/a-structured-collaborative-approach-to-appraise-the-clinical-performance-of-a-new-product
  10. Smith+Nephew. Product Performance of Next Generation ALLEVYN Life Internal Report.; 2016.
  11. Forni C, Searle R. A multilayer polyurethane foam dressing for pressure ulcer prevention in older hip fracture patients: an economic evaluation. J Wound Care. 2020;29(2):120-127. doi:10.12968/JOWC.2020.29.2.120
  12. Smith+Nephew. Internal Report. CSD. AWM.22.045 .; 2022.
  13. Moore Z, Loney A, Probst S, et al. 3.5 billion hours of nurse time released by 2030: Potential efficiency gains from shared care and long-wear advanced foam dressings. Wounds International. 2022;13(2):10-16.
  14. Dowsett C, Hampton J, Myers D, Styche T. Use of PICOTM to improve clinical and economic outcomes in hard-to-heal wounds. Wounds International. 2017;8(2):52-58. www.woundsinternational.com
  15. Kirsner R, Dove C, Reyzelman A, Vayser D, Jaimes H. A prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial on the efficacy of a single-use negative pressure wound therapy system, compared to traditional negative pressure wound therapy in the treatment of chronic ulcers of the lower extremities. Wound Repair Regen. 2019;27(5):519-529. doi:10.1111/WRR.12727
  16. Hurd T. Evaluating the Costs and Benefits of Innovations in Chronic Wound Care Products and Practices. Published online 2013.
  17. Hudson DA, Adams KG, Van Huyssteen A, et al. Simplified negative pressure wound therapy: clinical evaluation of an ultraportable, no-canister system. Int Wound J. 2015;12(2):195-201. doi:10.1111/IWJ.12080
  18. Hurd T, Trueman P, Rossington A. Use of a portable, single-use negative pressure wound therapy device in home care patients with low to moderately exuding wounds: a case series. Ostomy Wound Management. 2014;60(3):30-36.
  19. Gilchrist B, Robinson M, Jaimes H. Performance, safety, and efficacy of a single use negative pressure wound therapy system for surgically closed incision sites and skin grafts: A prospective multi-centre follow-up study. Published online 2020.
  20. Smith & Nephew March 2018.Kendal PICO 7Y - pump weight and dimensions. Internal Report. DS.18.066.R.
  21. Smith & Nephew 2018.PICO 14 Pump weight and dimensions. Internal Report. RD/18/137.

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i Manufacturer's IFU should always be consulted.
ii “Bigger smiles” refers to patient “overall satisfaction” score, where 87.6% of PICO sNPWT patients agreed or strongly agreed they were satisfied vs. 68.9% of tNPWT patients
iii With a training regime
iv Compared to baseline with standard dressings14 and vs tNPWT15
v n=17 This is for wounds less than three months in duration. This is wounds classified as on a healing trajectory, not necessarily 'success'

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