Smith & Nephew Allevyn Ag Adhesive Foam Dressing

The Smith & Nephew Allevyn Ag Adhesive Foam Dressings have the standard efficacy of the Allevyn range of dressings combined with the antimicrobial activity of Silver. This is a triple-layered dressing
The top film is made from polyurethane and the breathability enhances with exudates. The film also serves as a barrier to exogenous (external) bacteria
The hydrocellular foam core is highly absorbent and a has absorption capacity for up to 7 days
The wound contact layer has a low allergy based adhesive which adheres to the skin but does not stick to the wound
The combination of the triple layer ensures that there is sufficient moisture in the wound healing environment
The hydro cellular foam core is infused with silver sulfadiazine which provides a broad spectrum of antimicrobial action and is effective against bacteria such as pseudomonas, MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus) and VRE (vancomycin resistant enterococci)

Indicated applications include:
Shallow and granulating wounds
Chronic and acute wounds with high exudate
Ulcers, leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers
Infected, fungating and malignant wounds
Donor sites
1st and 2nd degree burns
Surgically dehisced wounds (caused by breaking open of the surgical incision along the line of the suture used)

The dressings are available in 6 sizes/ variants and come in a standard packing of 10 dressings per pack
7.5cm X 7.5cm
10cm X 10cm
12.5cm X 12.5cm
17.5cm X 17.5cm
Sacrum, 15cm X 15cm for application on the lower back/ tail bone (sacral) area
Sacrum, 20cm X 20cm for application on the lower back/ tail bone (sacral) area