Negative Pressure and Advanced Wound Healing
ALLEVYN
ALLEVYN hydrocellular foam dressings from Smith & Nephew represent a top-tier solution for the modern management of chronic, acute, and exuding wounds. Thanks to their unique multilayer technology, they can effectively absorb and lock away excess exudate, maintaining an optimally moist environment to accelerate the natural healing process.
The advanced design also serves as excellent preventive protection against the development of pressure ulcers (bedsores), as it effectively redistributes pressure and minimizes shear forces acting on the tissue. The soft silicone or adhesive layer ensures secure adherence to body contours, remains gentle even on sensitive skin, and allows for painless dressing changes without traumatizing the wound.
DURAFIBER
DURAFIBER gelling fiber dressing from Smith & Nephew represents a highly absorbent solution designed specifically for the management of chronic and acute wounds with heavy exudate. Upon contact with exudate, the non-woven textile fibers quickly transform into a transparent gel, immediately locking fluid and harmful bacteria within its structure.
This process maintains the ideal moist environment necessary for natural healing while effectively preventing unwanted maceration of the healthy wound edges. Thanks to the high wet strength of the gel fibers, the dressing does not tear during changes and can be removed from the wound painlessly and in one piece without leaving residues.
BACTIGRAS
BACTIGRAS antiseptic ointment dressing from Smith & Nephew is designed to effectively protect and soothe wounds at risk of infection, such as burns, scalds, or abrasions. The gentle cotton gauze mesh is impregnated with white paraffin containing 0.5% chlorhexidine acetate, which acts as a reliable barrier against a wide spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Thanks to its ointment base, the dressing minimizes the risk of adhering to the wound, ensuring gentle and painless changes without damaging newly formed tissue. Furthermore, the open structure of the mesh allows exudate to drain freely into a secondary absorbent dressing, helping to maintain optimal conditions for undisturbed healing.
OPSITE
OPSITE transparent film dressings from Smith & Nephew represent the global standard for securing cannula insertion sites and protecting superficial wounds. This highly flexible, transparent film functions as a waterproof barrier that reliably chProtecting the wound from water, dirt, and bacteria, thereby significantly reducing the risk of secondary infection.
Thanks to its unique molecular structure with high moisture vapor permeability, it allows the skin to breathe freely and prevents moisture accumulation under the dressing. The transparent design also allows doctors and nurses to continuously monitor the condition of the wound or injection site without needing to peel off the film, which saves time and increases patient comfort.
SECURA
The SECURA protective and skin care range from Smith & Nephew is designed for the comprehensive prevention and care of sensitive skin strained by incontinence or being bedridden. These products create a durable, hydrophobic barrier on the skin that effectively protects it from irritating bodily fluids, thereby preventing painful dermatitis and skin damage.
The advanced formulation simultaneously provides deep hydration, soothes irritated areas, and supports the natural regeneration of skin tissue. Thanks to its gentle, fragrance-free composition, the products are easy to apply and remove, do not reduce the absorbency of incontinence aids, and significantly increase patient comfort.
PICO
The PICO single-use system from Smith & Nephew represents a breakthrough solution in negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for the effective management of acute, chronic, and surgical wounds. This pocket-sized, canisterless system generates controlled negative pressure that stimulates blood circulation, promotes granulation tissue formation, and accelerates overall wound closure.
The special multilayer dressing effectively absorbs and evaporates exudate, minimizing the risk of maceration to the surrounding skin without the need for a bulky collection canister. Thanks to its ultra-compact, discrete design, it provides patients with maximum mobility and comfort, allowing them to continue their daily lives even during ongoing treatment.
RENASYS
The professional RENASYS system from Smith & Nephew represents an advanced and highly flexible solution for traditional negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in both hospital and home care settings. This device-based system is designed for the effective management of a wide range of complex chronic, acute, and deep wounds, including surgical incisions or open abdominal defects.
Thanks to a wide choice of foam and gauze kits, precise pressure regulation, and various sizes of collection canisters, it can adapt perfectly to the individual needs of each patient. Furthermore, the intelligent software interface with an integrated alarm system continuously monitors the safety of the therapy, while its quiet operation and portable design significantly enhance overall patient comfort during treatment.
