Alginate Dressing

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Medstock Alginate Dressing is a naturally derived, non-woven dressing made of 100% calcium alginate fibres that effectively absorbs exudate and provides a moist healing environment.

Key Functions and Features

Medstock Alginate dressing consists of an innovative blend of Mannuronic and Guluronic acid fibres with high dry and wet tensile strength which helps to:

Absorb moderate to high levels of exudate
Form a moist gel over wound bed for optimal wound healing
Alleviate pain to wound by hydrating and protecting nerve endings
Reduces infection risk by trapping bacteria between fibres
Conform to wound contours
Reduce foreign body retainment

Indications for Use

Suitable for wounds with moderate to high exudate
Ulcers, sinuses and open cavities, and surgical wounds where exudate exists
Superficial to partial thickness burns
Skin donor sites
Superficial to partial thickness burns

Contraindications / Precautions

Lightly exuding wounds may cause the dressing to adhere. If the dressing is not easily removed, use saline to moisten, then remove
Do not use if known allergy to calcium alginate
If clinical signs of infection exist, consult a physician

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