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Pedilay® and the nursing crisis: why state-of-the-art wound care is more necessary today than ever before

Many people are concerned about the crisis in the nursing sector: the people themselves, politicians and, of course, the manufacturers of medical devices. This is because the shortage of nursing staff means that the day-to-day work in hospitals, geriatric and nursing care or outpatient wound care has to be constantly optimised - both in terms of time management and costs.

The nursing care crisis in Germany as an example[1]: the hard facts

However, Germany is not the only country in need: the UK, Canada, Sweden and the Netherlands are also struggling with the effects of the shortage of skilled staff and are finding it difficult to maintain the high quality of nursing care[2]. And even worldwide, between 40 and 80 per cent of people who work in the care sector report high levels of psychological stress - no wonder therefore that the intention to resign in this occupational group has risen to more than 20 per cent[3].

Add to this that in many countries the average number of older people in the population is not only increasing - people themselves are also growing older. And with each passing year, the likelihood of a person falling ill, suffering from chronic wounds or even needing nursing care increases.

Chronic wounds, worldwide numbers

Diabetic foot[4] Ulcus cruris[5]
  • Some 42 million people worldwide have diabetes - and the trend is rising sharply.
  • In Germany, around 9 million people suffer from diabetes - 2 million of whom are unaware that they have diabetes.
  • Approximately 600,000 patients are treated for an active diabetic foot every year in Germany.
  • The cost of treating a diabetic foot is around €1,300 per patient per year.
  • Worldwide, around 80 million people suffer from this disease
  • The recurrence rate is 50 % within the first 6 months.
  • Worldwide, the costs of leg ulcer treatment total approximately €824 billion.
  • In Germany, the treatment of a patient with an "open leg" costs around €10,000 - just changing a wound dressing costs €50.

Challenging professions with numerous stress factors

Nursing activities are very demanding: they are physically and mentally challenging and often stressful.

The Pedilay® products were developed to make working life easier for physicians, nursing staff as well as podiatry professionals:

State-of-the-art wound care with innovative secondary dressings

The ready-to-use secondary dressings Pedilay® foot and Pedilay® leg are suitable for the treatment of chronic wounds, such as those caused by diabetic foot syndrome, leg ulcers or pressure sores. These innovative dressing materials are also suitable for post operative wound care, as they provide ideal fixation for primary dressings.

The Pedilay® advantages at a glance:

  • Ready-to-use
    Unpack, open the hook and loop fasteners, apply the dressing, close the hook and loop fasteners - and that's it. Scissors or additional fixation materials are not necessary.
  • Flexible
    These bandages can also be quickly adapted to deformed extremities due to to the non-woven fabric and the hook and loop fasteners.
  • Quick and easy to use
    Time-consuming adjustments to the secondary dressing are no longer necessary with Pedilay®. This relieves the burden on nursing staff and ensures efficient workflows.
  • Can reduce material costs
    All Pedilay® products can be opened and reclosed several times. Checking the wound can be performed without changing the secondary dressing.
  • Skin-friendly
    Pedilay® products are made of soft, seam- and edge-free non-woven fabric that does not rub against the skin, is air-permeable and does not create wrinkles that can cause pressure points.
  • Comfortable
    Extremities that have been treated with a Pedilay® secondary dressing can also be readjusted by the patients themselves owing to the hook and loop fasteners.
  • Patented
    The ready-to-use Pedilay® foot dressing is patented, the ready-to-use Pedilay® leg lower leg dressing is patent pending.

As you can see: Pedilay® makes life easier – for physicians, nursing staff, patients and their relatives. And that worldwide.

The Pedilay® products

Pedilay Foot covers the toes and is pleasantly soft.

Pedilay® foot – the innovative, ready-to-use foot dressing

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Pedilay Leg can be easily and quickly adjusted on the lower leg.

Pedilay® leg – the adaptable, ready-to-use lower leg dressing

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Source references

  • [1] Source: Ext003 „Aktuelle Versorgungssituation im NürnbergStift: Stationäre und ambulante Pflege bei Fußproblematik“ (Current care situation at NürnbergStift: inpatient and outpatient care for foot problems), 03.01.2019, Schranner S.
  • [1] Source: careloop.io 
  • [1] Source: luciapp.de




  • [5] Source: Treatment costs of leg ulcers in Germany – Results of a national study Sandra Purwins in collaboration with K. Herberger, S.J. Rustenbach, S. Debus, M. Augustin, Clinic for Dermatology and Venerology, University Clinic, Hamburg-Eppendorf
  • [5] Source: Hurd, T. (2013). Evaluating the Costs and Benefits of Innovations in Chronic Wound Care Products and Practices.
  • [5] Source: Harding K, et al. Simplifying venous leg ulcer management. Consensus recommendations. Wounds International 2015. Available as a download on www.woundsinternational.com
  • [5] Source: Klare, W. & Eder, S. (2008). Successful treatment concept for leg ulcers.
  • [5] Source: Diagnosis and treatment of venous leg ulcers S2k Guideline of the German Society for Phlebology and Lymphology e.V.