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Wound Infection Solutions
Which dressings do we use and what purpose do they have?

Choose the right product, at the right time, for the right patient

Chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers and pressure ulcers can be costly and hard to treat.  The presence of infection and biofilm can delay healing, cause wider complication such as amputation or systemic infection, and increase costs.

Optimal management of infection and biofilms, with informed antimicrobial stewardship and the appropriate use of antibiotics, can improve patient outcomes.

 

Find the right treatment pathway to help improve outcomes

Average treatment costs can be three times higher if wounds get infected with incorrect antimicrobial use reported in 51.4% of cases.  Our solutions aim to facilitate effective management and treatment:

  • When biofilms are identified.
  • For stalled chronic wounds.
  • When there are obvious signs of clinical (acute) infection.
  • When precise debridement is required.
  • To inform wound assessment and treatment choice.

 

With an effective treatment pathway: 

  • Minimise wound healing time and, through early intervention, potentially minimise the progression of local wound infection to something more severe
  • Reduce usage of antimicrobial dressings, antibiotics and super-absorbers and improve antimicrobial stewardship
  • Reduce treatment failures and recurrent infections, enhancing patient care
  • Chronic wound management best practice may differ in the presence of infection or biofilm

Wound Infection Solution Products

Some examples of Smith & Nephews Wound Infection Solution Products can be found below. Click on this link to see Smith & Nephew's full range of products.

Wound Dressings for Slough and Biofilm Removal

Iodosorb, Cadexomer Iodine Medicated Ointment, 10g tube - Pkt/4

Iodosorb, Cadexomer Iodine Medicated Ointment, 10g tube - Pkt/4

RRP: $231.80 $213.93 inc GST Save: $17.87

S&N IODOSORB, Iodine Medicated Dressing 5g, 6cm x 4cm - Box/5

S&N IODOSORB, Iodine Medicated Dressing 5g, 6cm x 4cm - Box/5

RRP: $222.54 $205.49 inc GST Save: $17.05

Wound Dressings for Proven Fast Resolution of Infection

S&N Acticoat 7 Day Dressing 10x12.5cm - Box/5

S&N Acticoat 7 Day Dressing 10x12.5cm - Box/5

RRP: $774.25 $703.54 inc GST Save: $70.71

S&N Acticoat 7 Day Dressing 5cmx5cm - Box/5

S&N Acticoat 7 Day Dressing 5cmx5cm - Box/5

RRP: $288.97 $259.46 inc GST Save: $29.51

S&N Acticoat 3 Day Dressing 10cm x 10cm - Singles

S&N Acticoat 3 Day Dressing 10cm x 10cm - Singles

RRP: $66.44 $60.26 inc GST Save: $6.18

S&N Acticoat 3 Day Dressing 5x5cm - Box/5

S&N Acticoat 3 Day Dressing 5x5cm - Box/5

RRP: $177.21 $161.06 inc GST Save: $16.15

S&N ACTICOAT Antimicrobial 3 Day Dressing, 10cm x 20cm - Box/12

S&N ACTICOAT Antimicrobial 3 Day Dressing, 10cm x 20cm - Box/12

RRP: $1,194.66 $1,064.49 inc GST Save: $130.17

Allevyn Ag Adhesive Absorbent Wound Dressing, 7.5x7.5cm – Box/10

Allevyn Ag Adhesive Absorbent Wound Dressing, 7.5x7.5cm – Box/10

RRP: $184.30 $170.89 inc GST Save: $13.41

ALLEVYN Gentle Border 10x10cm - Box/10

ALLEVYN Gentle Border 10x10cm - Box/10

RRP: $159.15 $145.10 inc GST Save: $14.05

ALLEVYN Gentle Border  12.5 x 12.5cm - Box/10

ALLEVYN Gentle Border  12.5 x 12.5cm - Box/10

RRP: $198.94 $181.45 inc GST Save: $17.49

ALLEVYN Gentle Border 7.5x7.5cm - Box/10

ALLEVYN Gentle Border 7.5x7.5cm - Box/10

RRP: $115.35 $105.27 inc GST Save: $10.08

ALLEVYN Life Foam Dressing 12.9x12.9cm - Box/10

ALLEVYN Life Foam Dressing 12.9x12.9cm - Box/10

RRP: $162.39 $149.05 inc GST Save: $13.34

ALLEVYN Life 15.4x15.4cm - Box/10

ALLEVYN Life 15.4x15.4cm - Box/10

RRP: $202.96 $186.22 inc GST Save: $16.74

ALLEVYN Life Foam Dressing 10.3x10.3cm - Box/10

ALLEVYN Life Foam Dressing 10.3x10.3cm - Box/10

RRP: $117.55 $107.95 inc GST Save: $9.60

S&N Acticoat Flex 3 10x10cm - Box/12

S&N Acticoat Flex 3 10x10cm - Box/12

RRP: $796.35 $723.78 inc GST Save: $72.57

S&N Acticoat Flex 3 5x5cm - Box/5

S&N Acticoat Flex 3 5x5cm - Box/5

RRP: $177.21 $161.08 inc GST Save: $16.13

S&N Acticoat Flex 7 5x5cm - Box/5

S&N Acticoat Flex 7 5x5cm - Box/5

RRP: $288.97 $259.48 inc GST Save: $29.49

Exudate and Infection In One Easy Package

Allevyn Ag Adhesive Absorbent Wound Dressing, 12.5x12.5cm – Box/10

Allevyn Ag Adhesive Absorbent Wound Dressing, 12.5x12.5cm – Box/10

RRP: $348.11 $322.58 inc GST Save: $25.53

Allevyn Ag Adhesive Absorbent Wound Dressing, 7.5x7.5cm – Box/10

Allevyn Ag Adhesive Absorbent Wound Dressing, 7.5x7.5cm – Box/10

RRP: $184.30 $170.89 inc GST Save: $13.41

Allevyn Ag Gentle Border Adhesive Dressing, 10x10cm – Box/10

Allevyn Ag Gentle Border Adhesive Dressing, 10x10cm – Box/10

RRP: $273.07 $253.08 inc GST Save: $19.99

Allevyn Ag Non Adhesive Wound Dressing, 10x10cm – Box/10

Allevyn Ag Non Adhesive Wound Dressing, 10x10cm – Box/10

RRP: $311.95 $289.04 inc GST Save: $22.91

Allevyn Ag Non Adhesive Absorbent Wound Dressing, 5x5cm – Box/10

Allevyn Ag Non Adhesive Absorbent Wound Dressing, 5x5cm – Box/10

RRP: $190.52 $176.55 inc GST Save: $13.97

DURAFIBER Ag Silver Antimicrobial Dressing 10x10cm - Box/10

DURAFIBER Ag Silver Antimicrobial Dressing 10x10cm - Box/10

RRP: $356.79 $335.47 inc GST Save: $21.32

DURAFIBER Ag Silver Antimicrobial Dressing 5x5cm - Box/10

DURAFIBER Ag Silver Antimicrobial Dressing 5x5cm - Box/10

RRP: $211.25 $198.64 inc GST Save: $12.61

Below are some documents that will help guide you to improve patient outcomes with accurate decision making, a fast response and effective treatment choices.

Smith & Nephew - A route to more effective infection management

 

Management of sloughy and non-healing chronic ulcers can be difficult.  We have included a Biofilm management protocol that you can use as a guide.

Smith & Nephew - Biofilm Management Protocol

 

Download the Acticoat Chronic Wounds Detail Aid 1 here

 

Document Application Guides

Frequently Asked Questions