Smith & Nephew ALLEVYN LIFE Sacrum Large Foam Dressing 22 x 22cm

Smith & Nephew ALLEVYN LIFE Sacrum Large Foam Dressing 22 x 22cm

The Smith & Nephew ALLEVYN LIFE Sacrum Large Foam Dressing 22 x 22cm is an advanced multi-layer foam dressing specifically designed for the sacral area, helping manage exudate while protecting vulnerable skin at risk of pressure injuries.

Featuring an innovative multi-layer construction, ALLEVYN LIFE is designed to distribute pressure forces across a larger contact area, helping reduce pressure concentration on the skin. When used alongside standard pressure injury prevention measures, ALLEVYN LIFE dressings have demonstrated a significant reduction in sacral pressure injury incidence in elderly patients with hip fractures.

The dressing features a wide adhesive border designed to conform securely to body contours, helping maintain reliable placement. Its repositionable design lets healthcare professionals lift and reposition the dressing for routine skin inspections, while easy removal minimises patient discomfort.

Suitable for sacral wound management and pressure injury prevention protocols, the ALLEVYN LIFE Sacrum dressing can remain in place for up to five days in the sacral area, subject to wound condition and clinical assessment.

 Key Features

• Advanced Multi-Layer Design: Innovative foam dressing construction for effective wound management.

• Sacral-Specific Shape: Designed to fit the sacral area comfortably and securely.

• Pressure Redistribution: Helps spread pressure over a larger contact area.

• Pressure Injury Prevention Support: Demonstrated a 71% reduction in sacral pressure injury incidence in a study involving elderly hip fracture patients when used with standard preventive care.

• Extended Wear Time: Can remain in place for up to 5 days in the sacral area, depending on clinical assessment.

• Secure Adhesive Border: Wide border designed to conform to body contours and help keep the dressing in place.

• Repositionable Design: Allows routine skin inspections without necessarily replacing the dressing.

• Gentle Removal: Designed for easier removal to help minimise patient discomfort.

• Multiple Shapes and Sizes: Part of the ALLEVYN LIFE range, which includes specialised sacral and heel dressing options.

 Product Specifications

 Suggested Applications

• Sacral wound management.

• Pressure injury prevention protocols.

• Protection of vulnerable sacral skin.

• Management of exuding wounds.

• Pressure care in elderly and immobile patients.

• Hospital and long-term care facilities.

• Post-operative wound management, where clinically appropriate.