ALLEVYN◊ LIFE Foam Dressings
Shown to significantly reduce sacral pressure injury incidence by 71% in elderly patients with hip fracture,*1 and reduced the cost of care,2 when used with standard preventive care
Takes the pressure off
ALLEVYN LIFE Dressings are available in multiple shapes and sizes, including options designed specifically to address the two sites at highest risk of developing pressure injuries – the sacrum and the heel.3
Evidence and Case Studies
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*Compared to standard care alone; p=0.001.
**As demonstrated in laboratory testing; p<0.001; compared to Mepilex™ Border and OptifoamTM Gentle; average and peak pressure forces.
Citations
- Forni C, et al. Int Wound J. 2018; 15(3):383-390.
- Forni C, et al. J Wound Care. 2020;29(2):120 - 127.
- Bauer K, et al. Ostomy wound management. 2016;62(11):30-38.
- Smith+Nephew 2016. Internal report. DS/14/303/R.
- . Smith+Nephew 2016. Internal report. (HVT080) GMCA-DOF/08.
- Lisco C. Paper presented at: WOCN; 2013.
- Smith+Nephew 2018. Internal report. DS/18/351/R.
- Rossington A, et al. Wounds UK. 2013;9(4):91 - 95.
- Stephen-Haynes J, et al. Journal of Community Nursing. 2013;27(5):50 - 59.
- Clarke R. Paper presented at CAET, 2013.