Smith & Nephew Allevyn Ag Non -Adhesive Foam Dressing

The Smith & Nephew Allevyn Ag Non dhesive 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 does not stick to the wound and is suitable for fragile and sensitive skin
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 (vancomycinesistant 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 5 sizes/ variants:
5cm X 5cm in a pack of 10 dressings
10cm X 10cm in a pack of 10 dressings
15cm X 15cm in a pack of 10 dressings
20cm X 20cm in a pack of 10 dressings
Heel Variant in a pack of 5 dressings meant for application to the heel