Application guides
- Mepilex Border Sacrum application guide (2.45 MB)
- Mepilex Border Heel application guide (2 MB)
- Mepilex Border Flex Instruction for Use (3.09 MB)
Prevention of PUs by location
PU portfolio decision aid
PU brochure on treatment and prevention of PUs
Mölnlycke Advantage webinars (PUP educational content)
Protecting your patients from heel pressure ulcers. Amit Gefen & Joyce Black
Protecting the sacrum, algorithms of care for preventing sacral pressure ulcers in critically ill patients. Amit Gefen and Nick Santamaria
The pressures placed on quality care are mounting from all sides
Patients in U.S. acutecare facilities suffer from Pressure Ulcers
Die from complications each year
Annual treatment cost of Pressure Ulcers in the U.S. $ 70,000 for one facility
Pressure injuries are a growing problem that affects practically every aspect of a health system. Hospital-acquired pressure ulcers and injuries are causing significant patient harm and treatment is becoming increasingly expensive
Mölnlycke Pressure Ulcer Therapy Program
We provide a program of proven products and clinical team support that can positively impact pressure injury prevention and treatment.
- A portfolio of products where the primary principals for development are innovation, evidenced clinical excellence and cost effectiveness such as:
- Mepilex® Border Sacrum dressing that have been shown to reduce pressure ulcer development by 88% in one RCT
. - Mepilex® Border Flex dressing offers longer wear time and fewer dressing changes, resulting in 74% lower cost per patient in one study
. - Exufiber® gelling fiber locks in up to 23% more of the exudate absorbed than Aquacel® Extra, reducing the risk of leaks and maceration.
- Mepilex® Border Sacrum dressing that have been shown to reduce pressure ulcer development by 88% in one RCT
- Professional education program called Mölnlycke Advantage to give insights and the training solutions that may be needed to drive change and advance patient outcomes within your healthcare organisation
- Streamlined protocols that are easy to implement since they are centered around a few products versatile enough to be used for both prevention and on a variety of wounds
Interested about the programme?
Provide protection against the heel’s unique vulnerability to pressure ulcers
Why is the heel important?
Watch experts' insights
We’re passionate about sharing what we have learned with healthcare professionals to advance standards of care. Read the related articles below.
Expert interview
Dressing construction matters in pressure ulcer prevention
Randomised Control Trial
Preventing pressure ulcers with Mepilex Border Sacrum and Mepilex Border Heel
Expert Interview
For clinicians: Importance of evidence based decision making
Expert interview
Importance of evidence based decision making from a procurement prespective
From proven prevention to effective treatment, a comprehensive solution for your pressure ulcer needs
Interested about Mölnlycke's Pressure Ulcer therapy programme?
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