What indications will a healthcare professional see when the pad needs changing/what is the level of wetness indicator?
There is no inset indicator for wetness but it becomes obvious when the absorbent pad is full and Kerraboot needs changing. The consistency of the pad will change to become less compact, Kerraboot bag will appear too heavy and commonly the absorbent pad will begin to yellow with exudate. Clearly surplus fluid outside the pad is evidence that change is overdue. As a general guide, other than in highly exudative ulcers, where two and in extreme cases (over 800mls of exudates a day) three boots a day may be needed, Kerraboot should be routinely changed once a day or once every other day until the ulcer is healed/resolved. Ceasing Kerraboot earlier is likely to result in a loss of the benefit gained and early cessation is not recommended.
