ALLEVYN◊ GENTLE BORDER Foam Dressings
A versatile, protective dressing
Following international clinical practice guidelines, ALLEVYN GENTLE BORDER Dressings conform to awkward areas2-5 and can easily be cut**6 to fit under a large selection of medical devices to help reduce the risk of pressure injury.7 Designed with a gentle silicone adhesive for people with fragile skin.4,5
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*In the sacrum area, compared to using standard care alone; n=66.
**Cutting will compromise the bacterial barrier properties of the dressing. Always use an aseptic technique. Ensure any exposed foam areas are covered with an appropriate film dressing taking care not to cover the entire dressing.
Citations
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