Alprep® Pad. | Simplifying cleansing and debridement to support optimal wound preparation

Alprep Pad

Wound preparation should be routine and regular. Removing the barriers that may delay wound healing is a crucial step in wound care1-3:
  • Allowing wound assessment
  • Reducing risk of infection
  • Promoting development of healthy tissue
The more frequent the debridement sessions, the better the wound healing4,5.
 
1.Strohal, R., Apelqvist, J., et al., EWMA Document: Debridement. J wound Care. 2013;22 (suppl.1): S1-S52 2. Anghelet al., Current Concepts in Debridement: Science and Strategies, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2016 3. Day, Kathy, Effective debridement in a changing NHS –A UK consensus. 2013; Wounds UK 4. Wounds UK. (2013). Effective debridement in a changing NHS: a UK consensus: London. 5. 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  

Biatain Silicone

When treating wounds, wound experts agree the keys to optimal exudate management.
 
  • 96% agreed that effective exudate management is the best way to promote an optimal healing environment for both acute and chronic wounds1
  • 98% agreed that managing the gap/dead space is important or very important for effective wound healing1
  • 83% agreed that the best dressing choice for wounds up to 2cm deep is a dressing that conforms to the wound bed1
  • Nearly 80% of wounds are less than 2cm in depth2.