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Wound care prevention

Wound care prevention, with fewer complications

Aim to prevent chronic wounds or reduce wound complications using a proactive clinical strategy that combines evidence-based protocols and solutions, early patient assessment and timely interventions across care settings.

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Proactive wound prevention

Build your clinical strategy based on identifying and reducing the risks of acute, chronic and surgical wound complications before they happen, particularly for high-risk patients.

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Pressure injury prevention

To help prevent tissue breakdown, use solutions for pressure distribution, offloading and skin care based on the patient’s risk level and and care setting.

  • Allow early detection and intervention – Mobility tracking and clinical decision support tools to help prevent tissue breakdown and timely repositioning
  • Minimise mechanical stress and shear – Advanced foam dressings to redistribute frictional forces and reduce tissue deformation
  • Preserve skin integrity – Moisture-balancing technologies to help protect against maceration or inflammation
  • Support continuity across care settings – Portable and protective solutions to help the transition from hospital to home
Pressure injury prevention

Pressure injury prevention

Foam Dressings

Trusted to reduce the incidence of pressure injuries when used as part of a comprehensive prevention program, compared to standard care alone.1-3

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