ALLEVYN™ Gentle Border Sacrum Foam Dressings

ALLEVYN™ Gentle Border Sacrum is a sterile, absorbent silicone foam dressing anatomically shaped for the sacral area. It is designed for the management of exuding wounds and can also be used as part of a comprehensive pressure injury prevention programme.

Key features:

• Anatomically shaped specifically for the sacral area
• Highly absorbent hydrocellular foam core
• Effectively absorbs and manages wound exudate
• Helps maintain a moist wound-healing environment
• Gentle silicone adhesive
• Helps minimise pain and trauma during dressing changes
• Suitable for fragile and sensitive skin
• Soft, flexible and conformable
• Multi-way stretch helps the dressing adapt to body movement
• Breathable and showerproof outer film
• Provides a bacterial barrier while intact
• Can be repositioned during application and skin inspection
• Can support pressure injury prevention protocols
• Can remain in place for up to 5 days in the sacral area
• Sterile and single use

Suitable for:

• Sacral pressure ulcers
• Exuding wounds in the sacral area
• Protection of vulnerable sacral skin
• Patients at risk of sacral pressure injury as part of an appropriate prevention programme

Available sizes – Box of 10:

• Small Sacrum – approximately 17.2 × 17.5cm
• Large Sacrum – 21.6 × 23cm

Product details:

• Product type: Bordered silicone foam sacral dressing
• Wound contact: Gentle silicone adhesive
• Maximum wear time: Up to 5 days in the sacral area
• Showerproof: Yes
• Sterility: Sterile
• Manufacturer: Smith+Nephew

Apply to clean, dry surrounding skin with the narrow end positioned towards the sacral area, ensuring the absorbent pad adequately covers the wound.

For pressure injury prevention, the dressing should be used alongside appropriate repositioning, pressure redistribution and regular skin assessment.

Always follow the instructions supplied with the dressing and advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.