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ALLEVYN™ SACRUM

Hydrocellular Adhesive Sacrum Dressing

ALLEVYN^◊, The No.1 Foam Dressing

The ALLEVYN Range

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ALLEVYN^◊ Product Range

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The ALLEVYN^◊ range caters for all wound shapes, sites and levels of exudate.

Step 1

Peel back the protector papers and anchor the dressing over the wound. Smooth the dressing into place, ensuring that the edges of the dressing are not wrinkled.

Step 2

When positioning ALLEVYN^◊ Adhesive Sacrum dressings, place the narrow end of the dressing a minimum of 3/4" above the anal sphincter, then smooth the dressing over the sacral area.

Step 3

During the early stages of wound management, ALLEVYN^◊ Adhesive Sacrum dressings should be inspected frequently. Dressings can be left in place undisturbed until exudate is visible and approaches the edge of the dressing. The film backing prevents fluid strikethrough and aids in the prevention of bacterial contamination of the wound.
The frequency of dressings change is affected by the nature and condition of the wound, ALLEVYN^◊ dressings are designed to be left in place for up to 5 days.

Step 4

To remove, lift one corner of the dressing and stretch it gently away from the wound. REMOVE^◊ Adhesive Remover Wipes may be used to aid atraumatic removal of adhesive dressings.

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