Formulary

17.4.3 Pressure offloading devices

First Line
Second Line
Specialist
Hospital Only

Low friction products

Pressure redistribution pads are designed to help reduce the risk of pressure damage as part of a pressure ulcer prevention strategy.

Dermisplus Prevent

(Pressure redistribution pads)

  • Pad: 10 x 10 x 0.3cm (£3.55), 10 x 10 x 1.2cm (£10.64), 20 x 20 x 0.3cm (£14.17), 20 x 20 x 1.2cm (£20.81)
  • Strip: 30 x 5 x 0.3cm (£5.32), 50 x 2.5 x 0.3cm (£4.44)
  • Heel: 14.5 x 9.5 x 4cm (Standard) (£12.40), 16.5 x 12 x 6.8cm (Large) (£14.12)
  • Sacrum / Ankle: 25 x 18.5 x 1cm (£13.92)

Indications

  • Designed to help reduce risk of pressure injuries as part of pressure injury prevention strategy. Also indicated for use on recently healed ulcers to protect against risk of re-ulceration.

Notes

  1. Cost price is for single pads.
  2. Pads can be cut to size without any fibre shedding.
  3. Single-patient use, but can be washed and re-used on the same patient; wash with soap and water and leave to air dry.