The healing of chronic wounds is a step by step process which involves a team of products designed to provide an effective environment to promote healing. Wound Bed Preparation is an essential step within the process. Smith & Nephew is able to offer a full range of products for Wound Bed Preparation.

Wound factors Clinical action Suggested product solution Wound healing Outcome T Tissue non-viable necrotic tissue or slough present Remove defective tissue Intrasite* Gel Intrasite* Conformable      Viable (vascularised) wound bed I Inflamation and/or infection increased exudate, surface discolouration or increased odour Reduce bacterial load Acticoat* 7 Acticoat Acticoat Absorbent Reduced bacterial burden and inflammation M   Moisture Imbalance heavy exudate - risk of maceration Dry wound bed - risk of desiccation Restore moisture balance Allevyn* Range Intrasite* Gel Intrasite* Conformable Optimal moisture balance E  Edge of wound non-advancing or undermining e.g. chronic wound with prolonged inflammation Reassess T,I and M Cadesorb* Use Visitrak* to accurately track the progress of the wound edge and measure the areas of the wound Restoration of appropriate pH level and cell migration to advance wound edge If wound still static after 2-4 weeks, reassesss intervention or refer for specialist treatment

To discuss the role of Smith & Nephew products in Wound Bed Preparation contact your local salesperson.