Description

ALLEVYN Gentle Border by Smith & Nephew is an advanced wound dressing solution designed to enhance healing while providing exceptional comfort. This dressing is ideal for managing both acute and chronic wounds, offering a sophisticated triple-layer construction that includes a soft silicone gel adhesive, a highly absorbent hydrocellular foam core, and a breathable, waterproof top film.

Key Benefits

• Atraumatic Removal: The gentle silicone gel adhesive ensures secure attachment with minimal pain during removal, making it suitable for fragile or sensitive skin.
• Effective Exudate Management: The hydrocellular foam core rapidly absorbs and retains wound exudate, maintaining an optimal moist environment for healing.
• Protection Barrier: The top film acts as a barrier against bacteria and viruses, while allowing moisture to transpire, reducing the risk of infection.

Versatile Design

ALLEVYN Gentle Border is highly conformable, featuring a multi-way stretch design that adapts to challenging areas such as elbows, knees, and heels. It can be cut to size for irregular wound sites, though care should be taken to cover any exposed foam to maintain its protective barrier.

Long Wear Time

The dressing can remain in place for up to seven days, depending on the wound's exudate level and location, providing prolonged protection and convenience. Its showerproof nature allows patients to maintain hygiene without compromising the dressing's integrity.

Pain and Trauma Reduction

This dressing minimizes pain and trauma during changes, effectively sealing exudate and odor to protect surrounding skin. It supports pressure redistribution, potentially reducing the risk of pressure injuries, including those related to medical devices.

Easy Application and Removal

Application involves simple steps: cleanse the wound, prepare the skin, and apply using aseptic technique. The dressing can be repositioned without losing adherence, and removal is straightforward by gently peeling back a corner.

Indications for Use

Suitable for a wide range of wounds, including:

• Pressure ulcers
• Leg ulcers
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Surgical wounds
• Skin tears
• Burns

It may also be used with INTRASITE Gel for specific wound conditions and is effective in preventing medical device-related pressure injuries.

Precautions

Avoid using with oxidizing agents like hypochlorite solutions. Discontinue use if any sensitivity occurs, and ensure the dressing extends beyond the wound edge for optimal performance.

Available Sizes

ALLEVYN Gentle Border is available in various sizes and shapes, including squares, rectangles, ovals, and specialized formats for anatomical areas like the sacrum and heel, providing tailored solutions for diverse wound care needs.