November 21 - 2024

"Stop pressure ulcers"

Three simple words with a very clear aim to help so many patients.

On #StopPressureUlcerDay, start with these three things:

  1. Take a survey to help shape future strategies.
  2. Explore key data on foam dressings and NPWT.
  3. Build your skills with expert-led medical education.

Reducing the burden of pressure ulcers. It's possible.


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At EPUAP 2024 in Lausanne, we interviewed a number of wound care experts from around the world on the significance of #StopPressureUlcerDay. Learn how guidelines, prevention and patient education are core components that help towards reducing the burden of pressure ulcers. Together we can make a lasting impact on preventing pressure ulcers across healthcare settings worldwide.

Help us shape future strategies

Join us in making a difference in patient care by participating in the pressure ulcer prevention survey. Your expertise and insights are crucial in understanding current practices and challenges surrounding pressure ulcer prevention. By sharing your experiences, you can help shape better prevention strategies and enhance patient outcomes.

Take the survey here to share your experience and insights.


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Explore our latest clinical evidence

Foam dressings for pressure ulcer treatment and prevention

ALLEVYN◊ LIFE is a unique dressing that has been proven to deliver frictional energy absorber effectiveness due to its truly independent layers.*1 The layers of the ALLEVYN LIFE Dressing slide against each other allowing the dressing to absorb shear (energy) and friction (rubbing) that can deform and damage soft tissue, which can result in pressure ulcers.1* 

Evidence has highlighted the potential benefits of using of ALLEVYN◊ LIFE Dressings: 

  • 30 - 45% of mechanical energy is absorbed within the independent layers of ALLEVYN◊ LIFE Dressing.2* 
  • 66% reduction in the odds of pressure ulcer incidence.3** 
  • Up to 69% savings per patient, helping to lower the treatment associated costs of pressure ulcers.4***  

 

Reducing the burden of pressure injuries. It’s possible. 

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ALLEVYN LIFE Foam Dressing - Pressure Injury Prevention Mechanism of Action Video

Using NPWT in the treatment of pressure ulcers

Sometimes, pressure ulcers require a more powerful intervention (particularly for non-healing wounds). With the OneNPWT clinical pathway, discover simplified decision-making for our RENASYS◊ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System and PICO◊ Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System.

  • Clinically effective in the treatment of pressure ulcers5-11
  • Soft Port Technology is designed to reduce the risk of pressure points
  • Facilitates decision-making on the use of traditional or portable, single-use systems


Simplifying negative pressure wound therapy. It’s possible.

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EPUAP 2024, Abstracts & Posters

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*As demonstrated in vitro 
**Meta-analysis of n=3 studies including n=1,150 patients. OR 0.34 (95% CI: 0.22-0.54); when used as part of a comprehensive prevention program and when compared to standard care alone.  
***Range of estimated cost savings (37-69%) n=359 

For detailed product information, including indications for use, contraindications, precautions and warnings, please consult the product’s applicable Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to use.

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Citations
  1. Smith+Nephew 2023. The ALLEVYN™ LIFE Heel Foam Dressing as an energy absorber. CSD.AWM.23.033. 
  2. Marché C, Creehan S, Gefen A. The frictional energy absorber effectiveness and its impact on the pressure ulcer prevention performance of multilayer dressings. Int Wound J. 2024;21(4):e14871. 
  3. Atkinson L, Costa B. (2024). Pressure Injury Prevention with A Unique Multi-Layer Foam Dressing: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Poster presented at the 34th European Wound Management Association Annual Meeting, May 1–3, 2024, London, United Kingdom. 
  4. Forni C, Searle R. A multilayer polyurethane foam dressing for pressure ulcer  prevention in older hip fracture patients: an economic evaluation. J Wound Care. 2020;29(2):120–127.
  5. Rossato M, Ryrie M, Robinson M, Searle R, Murdoch J. Use of NPWT as part of a Hospital @ Home wound management service. JCN Wound Care. 2021;35(4):50 - 57.
  6. Forlee M, Zyl LV, Louw H, Nel J, Fourie N, Hartley R. A randomized controlled trial to compare the clinical efficacy and acceptability of adjustable intermittent and continuous Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) in a new portable NPWT system. Poster presented at: European Wound Management Association (EWMA)2018; Krakow, Poland.
  7. Moffatt CJ, Mapplebeck L, Murray S, Morgan PA. The experience of patients with complex wounds and the use of NPWT in a home-care setting. J Wound Care. 2011;20(11):512 – 527.
  8. Patel A, Delhougne G, Nherera L. Comparison of wound closure in chronic lower extremity ulcers between single use negative pressure wound therapy and traditional negative pressure wound therapy: a real world analysis. Paper presented at: National Wound Conference; 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA.
  9. Kirsner R, Dove C, Reyzelman A, Vayser D, Jaimes H. A Prospective, Randomised, Controlled Clinical Trial on the Efficacy of a single-use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System, compared to Traditional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Ulcers of the Lower Extremities. Wound Repair Regen. 2019;27(5):519 - 529.
  10. Hurd T, Gilchrist B. Single use negative pressure wound therapy (sNPWT) in the community management of chronic open wounds deeper than 2cm. Paper presented at: Symposium on Advanced Wound Care/Wound Healing Society Meeting; 2020; Abu Dhabi. PCS: AWM.261 Asset No: 17619 Revision: 5 Document Number: 1003459 Document Part: 000 Document Version: 15 Document Status: Released. Page 56 - 62
  11. Dowsett C, Hampton K, Myers D, Styche T. Use of PICO to improve clinical and economic outcomes in hard-to-heal wounds. Wounds International. 2017;8(2):52-58
     

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