General Information: Allevyn Life Adhesive Dressing is showerproof, comfortable and absorbent and can be used on wounds such as minor burns and skin tears. It is ideal to dress wounds on awkward areas such as elbows and heels and is easy to apply and gentle to remove.
Features:
- Unique triple action technology
- Easy to apply and remove
- Conforms to body contours
- Minimise the risk of maceration
Warnings: Do not use Allevyn Adhesive with oxidising agents such as hypochlorite solutions (e.g. EUSOL) or hydrogen peroxide, as these can break down the absorbent polyurethane component of the dressing If reddening or sensitisation occurs discontinue use Allevyn Adhesive is a single use product In common with all adhesive products, some cases of irritation and/or maceration of the skin surrounding the wound have been reported Infrequently cases of sensitivity to the dressing have been reported It should be noted that inappropriate use or too frequent dressing changes, particularly on patients with fragile skin, can result in skin stripping
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Directions: Wash hands before and after treating the wound. Gently clean the wound and the surrounding skin. Clean and dry the skin surrounding the wound can clip any excess hair close to the wound. Open the pouch by peeling apart the flaps on the pouch paper. Remove the ALLEVYN LIFE dressing. Remove one side of the backing sheet from the ALLEVYN LIFE dressing. Anchor the adhesive side of the ALLEVYN LIFE dressing to the skin. Smooth the dressing over the wound ensuring there are no creases. Remove the remaining backing sheet and smooth the dressing over the remainder of the wound without stretching the dressing. The pad area only of the dressing must be adhered across the entire surface of the wound. ALLEVYN LIFE can be left in place for up to seven days or until the wound fluid covers more than half of the absorbent pad outside of the central screen.
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