Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to products for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers

3M Kerrapro Pressure Reducing Pad

Solventum

Description

Kerrapro Pressure Reducing Pad, made from 100% silicone, is incredibly hardwearing, allowing the pad to reduce pressure effectively while being reused throughout treatment. Kerrapro Pressure Reducing Pads effectively redistribute this pressure,1* dissipating it over the pad to protect the skin from pressure ulcers. References 1. KCI. CHCR026-Pressure testing of KerraPro using electronic pressure transference apparatus.

Indications

Patients at risk of developing pressure damage on bony prominences or on areas where medical devices may cause damage to the skin due to pressure. Should not be used as a wound dressing or directly on broken skin. Should be used on intact skin on areas where damage is likely to occur or where a category I pressure ulcer is already present.

Contraindications

Sensitivity to silicone

Price

Sacrum/ankle, £18.05; heel, £16.3; sheet 10×10×0.3cm, £4.54; sheet 10×10×1.2cm, £13.67; strip 30×5×0.3cm, £6.84; strip 50×2.5×0.3cm, £5.69

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