Quick Overview
Alginate dressings, made from fibrous brown seaweed, are available in non-woven sheets and ropes. When exposed to wound fluid, the alginate forms a gel. These dressings can absorb up to 20 times their weight in fluid and are suitable for use in both infected and non-infected wounds.
Maximum Wear Time
3 days / 7 days
Exudate Management
Moderate
Application Orientation
Either side
Alternatives
Product Information
HMIF / Ordering Code
847160
Categories
Ordering Description
DRESSING, WOUND, ABSORBENT, NON-ADHERENT, 10X10CM, ALGINATE, NON-WOVEN, STERILE (MEDSTOCK)
Brand
Specifications
Width: 10cm | Length: 10cm |
Secondary Complementary Dressings
Uses
- Ideal for managing skin tears and shallow bleeding wounds.
- Alginates infused with calcium are particularly effective for controlling active bleeding.
- This specific dressing should not be packed into a wound cavity unless the wound base is visible.
Positives
- Some alginate dressings are infused with calcium, which supports hemostasis by promoting clot formation and controlling bleeding.
- Restores hemostasis effectively at the wound site.
- Features a high absorbent capacity, efficiently managing wound exudate.
Limitations
- Lacks structural integrity and disintegrates when wet or saturated.
Precautions
- If the wound bed or exudate has dried and adhered to the dressing, sterile normal saline or sterile water should be applied to rehydrate the dressing, reducing trauma during removal.
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