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Pressure Injury Prevention and Wound Management
Advanced solutions for pressure injury prevention and wound management
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Pressure injuries (PI) can lead to longer hospital stays, higher rates of readmission, greater pain and suffering for the patient, and in some cases even premature mortality.1 Learn more about global best practices and how 3M’s breadth of science-backed solutions for skin protection and advanced wound care can help you prevent and treat pressure injuries.
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More than 2.5M people in the U.S. develop pressure injuries annually²
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$12K-40K per pressure injury (on average, one pressure injury costs $10,700)³
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Pressure injuries add 3-7 days to patient stays⁴
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Total wound-related costs for pressure ulcer patients were 70% lower for those treated early with 3M™ V.A.C.® Therapy vs. late*,5
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*In a retrospective study of 372 chronic pressure injury patients with a Skilled Nursing Facility stay, early Negative Pressure Wound Therapy initiation resulted in lower wound-related costs than late use of NPWT, supporting previous published benefits of early initiation of NPWT. Each patient received at least 1 charge for NPWT HCPCS code (E2402). Includes patients on V.A.C. Therapy only.
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It can mean your patients getting back to life, which is why it means so much to us. From foam dressings and polymer-based skin protectants, to Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT), each 3M solution for your PI prevention and wound management program is designed to help address the complexities of PIs across care settings.
Start transforming clinical and economic outcomes for your patients today with clinically backed solutions from 3M.
Prevention solutions
According to the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP), facilities should institute a preventative care regimen to cleanse and protect the skin from moisture.6,7
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Skin Protection3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant
A highly durable, ultra-thin, transparent, breathable and flexible barrier for at-risk and damaged skin.
- Forms a protective barrier that helps manage friction and can help reduce risks that contribute to pressure injuries
- Waterproof – attaches to wet, weepy damaged skin
- Lasts up to seven days and wears away naturally
- Helps prevent, halt and reverse* the effects of incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD), a risk factor for pressure injuries in the sacral area.7
- Single-use applicator helps reduce risk of cross-contamination8
3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant
*The protective barrier created a favorable environment for healing.
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Skin Barrier
3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film
A barrier film ideal for routine skin protection.
- A proven solution with over 80 publications
- Helps protect intact skin from moisture and friction
- Non-sticky formula lasts up to 72 hours and dries in 30-seconds.
- The single-use wand comes in an easy-to-open, peel down package that allows for aseptic delivery
3M™ Cavilon™ No Sting Barrier Film
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Skin Cleanser3M™ Cavilon™ No-Rinse Skin Cleanser
A liquid skin cleanser that also moisturizes.
- Gentle, hypoallergenic, pH balanced formula
- Contains gentle surfactants
- Helps control odor
- Easy-to-use spray
Prevention and treatment solutions
Recent clinical research9 supports the effectiveness of multilayer silicone foam dressing in protecting the skin as part of a pressure injury prevention program.
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Silicone Foam
3M™ Tegaderm™ Silicone Foam Dressings
These silicone foam dressings deliver where others may fall short or fall off—providing impressive adhesion that’s strong yet gentle.
- Reduces exposure to high levels of tissue strain
- Recent clinical research9 has shown that these dressings may help reduce tissue deformation, minimizing the effects of pressure, friction and shear.*
- 2X longer wear time than the leading competitive silicone foam dressing when worn for seven days and lifted daily for inspection of wound/PI.**
- Supports the ideal microclimate to help reduce the potential for skin maceration.10
3M™ Tegaderm™ Silicone Foam Dressings
*3M data on file. LAB-05-385368
**3M data on file. Median wear times. 4x4 and 6x6 dressings, based on in vivo studies EM-13977 and EM-13978
Treatment solutions using NPWT
Consider using NPWT as an early adjunct therapy for managing Stage 3 and Stage 4 pressure injuries. NPWT has been used as a first-line treatment for wounds.
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Negative Pressure Wound TherapyAccording to the NPIAP, NPWT has been used as a first-line treatment for wounds, and there is a growing body of evidence that supports its use for PIs.
Products
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Veraflo Therapy combines the benefits of 3M™ V.A.C.® Therapy with automated topical wound solution distribution and removal to help cleanse the wound, remove infectious material and promote wound healing.
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V.A.C.® Therapy is the only NPWT device with proprietary SENSAT.R.A.C.™ Technology, which continuously monitors negative pressure at the wound site and compensates for any changes, maintaining a consistent environment for fluid removal. -
The ActiV.A.C. Therapy System Is a Portable Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System Designed for Ambulatory Patients to help them resume their activities of daily living while still receiving the proven wound healing benefits of V.A.C.® Therapy.
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The Snap Therapy System combines the simplicity of advanced wound dressings with the benefits of negative pressure therapy in a discreet design that won’t get noticed.
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V.A.C.® Simplicity Therapy System offers the benefits and safety features of V.A.C.® Therapy —with a single touch. -
The Dermatac Drape is the first silicone acrylic hybrid drape designed for better handling, improved placement and patient comfort during V.A.C. Dressing and V.A.C. Veraflo Dressing changes.
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Support healing with versatile advanced wound care solutions
If the goals of NPWT have been met or an alternative is desired, advanced wound dressings that promote moist wound healing require less frequent dressing changes, making them a cost-effective option for pressure injury treatment.⁴
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Gelling Fiber Dressing3M™ Kerracel™ Ag Gelling Fiber Dressing
Kerracel Ag Dressing combines a carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) gelling fiber dressing with Ag Oxysalts™ Technology. Ag Oxysalts™ Technology (Ag3+), provides up to 6 times more power than traditional silvers (Ag1+) to reduce barriers that create a hostile wound environment*,11
Killed at least 99.999% (5log)*,12 of broad spectrum bacterias*,13
- Eliminated dead space at the wound bed*,14
- Locked away exudate and bacteria*,15
- Designed to reduce the risk of periwound maceration15
3M™ Kerracel™ Ag Gelling Fiber Dressing*As demonstrated in vitro
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Collagen Dressing3M™ Promogran Prisma™ Matrix
Promogran Prisma Matrix is comprised of 44% Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose (ORC), 55% Collagen, and 1% Silver-ORC, which contains 25% w/w ionically bound silver, a well-known antimicrobial agent. The powerful components of Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose (ORC) + Collagen + Silver-ORC have been shown to help:
- Maintain a moist wound environment
- Support granulation tissue formation
- Protect from bacterial bioburden in the dressing
3M™ Promogran Prisma™ Matrix
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High Performance Foam Dressing3M™ Tegaderm™ High Performance Foam Adhesive Dressing
Multi-layer design provides high absorbency with high breathability.
- Adapts to changing levels of exudate to maintain moisture balance for optimal wound healing
- Conformable to difficult body contours
- Dressing does not stick to wound bed thereby minimizing disruption of healing tissue
3M™ Tegaderm™ High Performance Foam Adhesive Dressing
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Solutions for Your Care Setting
3M understands each type of care setting faces unique challenges. Learn more about how 3M’s pressure injury prevention and wound management solutions impact your facility’s needs.
Keep up with the latest guidelines and deepen your team's expertise through training and education designed for your facility's unique challenges.
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References:
1. Health Research & Educational Trust (2016, January). Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers (HAPU) Change Package: 2016 Update. Chicago, IL: Health Research & Educational Trust. Accessed at www.hret-hen.org.
2. AHRQ National Scorecard on Hospital-Acquired Conditions Updated Baseline Rates and Preliminary Results 2014–2017. Adrq.gov. https://www.ahrq. gov/sites/ default/files/wysiwyg/ professionals/quality-patient-safety/pfp/ hacreport-2019.pdf. Published January 2019. Accessed July 1, 2019.
3. Asmus R, Bodkhe R, Ekholm B, Thayer D, and Bradley J. The Effect of a High Endurance Polymeric Skin Protectant on Friction and Shear Stress. Poster presentation at the2018 Symposium on Advanced Wound Care Las Vegas NV and 2019 National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Annual Conference St Louis MO.
4. Coyer, F., Gardner, A., & Doubrovsky, A. (2017). An interventional skin care protocol (InSPiRE) to reduce incontinence-associated dermatitis in critically ill patients in theintensive care unit: A before and after study. Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, 40, 1-10.
5. .Law A. Economic value with V.A.C.® Therapy: Effect of early versus late initiation of negative pressure wound therapy on total treatment and wound-related costs. Analysis conducted on insurance claims data by Axia Ltd. 2015.
6. European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance. Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Quick Reference Guide. Emily Haesler (Ed.).EPUAP/NPIAP/PPPIA:2019
7. National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel. 2014 Guidelines. Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: A Clinical Guide. Accessed at http://www.internationalguideline.com/static/pdfs/NPUAP-EPUAP-PPPIA-CPG-2017.pdf.
8. Demarre L et al. (2015). Factors predicting the development of pressure ulcers in an at-risk population who receive standardized preventive care: secondary analyses of a multicentre randomised controlled trial. J Adv Nurs., 71(2):391-403.
9. 3M data on file. LAB-05-385368.
10. 3M data on file. EM-05-291517.
11. Spina C. Silver I, II, III: Chemical Characteristics, Properties, and Anti-microbial Activity. 2012. Crawford Healthcare Ltd.
12. Antimicrobial effectiveness of dressings against Group C and Group G streptococci over 72 hours. CHC R948. 2019. KCI,An Acelity Company.
13. Antibacterial efficacy of KERRACEL™ Ag and Aquacel® Ag Extra™ against planktonic species over 7 days in vitro. CHC R539. 2017.Crawford Healthcare Ltd.
14: Thomason H, Doherty C, Warde D, Stephenson C, McBain A. Silver Dressings – A Balance Between Antimicrobial Efficacy and HealingPromotion. Poster presented at Spring, SAWC; May 13-17, 2019; San Diego, CA.
