Simplifying wound preparation
Our research tells us that clinicians currently experience key challenges with existing wound cleansing and wound debridement products such as limited functionality, low absorption and lack of usage control.
It is clinically proven that cleansing and debridement speeds up wound healing.
Best practice recommendations
Wound preparation by cleansing and debridement using Alprep® Pad.
Wound preparation, which encompasses cleansing and debridement, involves preparing the skin and all areas of the wound for healing. Cleansing and debridement are clinically proven to speed up wound healing by removing slough, devitalised tissue and biofilm (Wilcox et al, 2013). Removing the barriers that may delay wound healing is a crucial step in wound care, allowing wound assessment, reducing risk of infection and promoting development of healthy tissue.
Benefits of Alprep pad
Two tools in one
The open structure of the dark grey foam is for loosening. The light grey softer foam is for absorbing and capturing.
Designed for improved absorption
Unique slits design increases the absorption and captures loosened slough, non-viable tissue and biofilms.
Easy and convenient to use
The special triangular shape makes for comfortable handling. The packaging can also be used to wet and hold the pad.
How to cleanse and debride a wound with Alprep Pad
You can use both sides of Alprep Pad - it is two tools in one.
The dark grey foam is for loosening and the light grey foam is for absorbing and capturing. Loosen first or absorb first, depending on the wound.
Alprep Pad has been specially designed to be easy to use and control, giving you the flexibility to reach areas in the wound where debridement is needed.
Learn how to use Alprep Pad
References
View references
- Wounds UK. (2013). Effective debridement in a changing NHS: a UK consensus: London.
- Wilcox, J. R., Carter, M. J. and Covington, S. (2013). Frequency of Debridements and Time to Heal: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 312 744 Wounds. JAMA Dermatology, 149(9): 1050-1058
Remove barriers to healing
Wound bed preparation is the identification and removal of slough, devitalized tissue and biofilm, which otherwise can become barriers to healing.
Alprep Pad’s specially designed slits capture and absorb exudate, slough and non-viable tissue into the product for efficient removal.
Case Study: Mr H
Over more than 10 years of care, Mr H had found wound preparation too painful to tolerate. Since introducing Alprep Pad, which could be tolerated, which could be tolerated, his wound has made visible and significant process
Updating the Triangle of wound assessment to include management of the gap and biofilms
Learn more about how to assess and manage the gap and suspected biofilms
Using the Triangle of Wound Assessment to assess and manage the gap
Read more about how the Triangle can support the assessment and management of the gap
Using the Triangle to develop management goals
Learn more about how the Triangle support your decision making in developing a management plan
The Triangle of Wound Assessment used in clinical
Learn more about how the Triangle can be used in clinical practice to assess and manage different wound types
The Triangle of Wound Assessment simplified
Learn about the background and how to use the Triangle of Wound Assessment
Other recommended reading
Holistic wound assessment
- Why is wound assessment important?
- A structured approach to your wound care management plan
- Defining your wound care management plan and treatment goals
Wound assessment tools
- What is the Triangle of Wound Assessment?
- The three key areas of the wound
- How to use the Triangle of Wound Assessment tool