An experimental study to calculate the pressure reduction effect of ALLEVYN^◊ Non-Adhesive dressing in healthy volunteers on locations susceptible to pressure ulcers 

Type of Study: Experimental Study

Abstract
As part of a pressure relieving protocol, this study evaluates the pressure reduction properties of ALLEVYN^◊ Non-Adhesive on three different body locations of healthy volunteers. The level of pressure was calculated before and after applying ALLEVYN^◊ Non-Adhesive in the area of the sacrum, the ischium and the heel of three healthy volunteers. A total of 288 pressure readings were taken. The overall average reduction after applying a hydrocellular dressing to all volunteers on three anatomical sites were 19.5% in the sacrum, 13.8% in the ischium and 20.15% in the heel.

• 19.5% reduction in pressure in the sacral area using ALLEVYN^◊ Non-Adhesive
• 13.8% reduction in pressure the ischium area using ALLEVYN^◊ Non-Adhesive
• 20.15% reduction in pressure in the heel using ALLEVYN^◊ Non-Adhesive
• Even though the study had limitations such as young, healthy volunteers, it was established that the external hydrocellular application studied does have local reducing effect on pressure.