Smith+Nephew (NYSE: SNN; LSE: SN), the global medical technology company is pleased to announce exciting data for its ALLEVYN LIFE Dressing in a recent study by Professor
The study found that due to the independent and non-bonded internal layers of ALLEVYN LIFE Dressing, a layer-on-layer sliding phenomenon occurs and allows for dissipation of mechanical energy that could otherwise be transferred to the patient in a bonded dressing.1
The results show that layer-on-layer frictional sliding of ALLEVYN LIFE Dressing absorbs 30-45% of the mechanical energy, which could help alleviate pressure injury incidence in a patient's skin and underlying soft tissues. This novel mechanism of action further adds to our understanding of how multi-layer dressings such as ALLEVYN LIFE work when used prophylactically for PIP.1
'Based on my extensive, decades-long research in pressure ulcer/injury prevention, I am certain that an effective prevention dressing must contain a shear mitigation mechanism,' said
'Pressure injuries have a high burden on patients and healthcare systems,' said
Pressure injuries remain one of the most significant healthcare challenges globally that affects patients of all ages.1 On average, a pressure injury leads to increased healthcare costs of
The study introduced a novel method to thoroughly test the frictional sliding capabilities of the independent layers of ALLEVYN LIFE Dressing. A new metric, frictional energy absorber effectiveness (FEAE), was also introduced to quantify the total mechanical energy dissipation of ALLEVYN LIFE Dressing.1
This newly discovered mechanism of action for ALLEVYN LIFE Dressing further adds, and gives context to, the already existing wealth of clinical evidence9 for its capabilities in PIP that demonstrate significant reduction in pressure injury incidence.
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