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Calcium Alginate Dressing

Product composition

calcium alginate fibre

Versions

dressing

rope

Fields of application

For the care of non-infected superficial or deep wounds with high levels of exudate.

Indications:

  • arterial ulcers
  • Venous ulcers
  • diabetic ulcers
  • skin graft donor sites
  • pressure ulcers

Wound healing stages:

  • exudation phase
  • granulation phase

Properties

  • high comfort due to a particularly soft structure and easy wound packing
  • ability to absorb high volumes of exudate promotes wound healing
  • conformability to any wound bed
  • binding of bacteria and cell debris in the gel
  • creates a moist wound environment

To note

Dressing change interval:

  • To be determined by the attending physician in accordance with individual wound condition, degree of exsudate, and secondary dressing used, but no longer than 5-7 days.

Advice for infected wounds:

  • use an occlusive secondary dressing only if the physician so decides based on the overall situation