Derma Sciences Calcium Alginate Dressing Algicell 2" x 2" Square Calcium Alginate Sterile, 10/BX 4BX/CS

Calcium Alginate Dressing Algicell 2" x 2" Square Calcium Alginate Sterile, 10/BX 4BX/CS

Algicell calcium alginate dressing is a sterile square wound dressing for managing moderate to large amounts of wound drainage. It fits wound care settings where buyers need an absorbent dressing that may help control minor bleeding while supporting a moist wound environment. This 2 inch x 2 inch white calcium alginate dressing gels on contact with wound fluids, and a secondary dressing is needed to keep it in place.

Good Fit For

• Wound care settings managing moderate to heavy exudate
• Applications where a moist wound environment is preferred
• Care protocols that call for a secondary dressing

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing for wound care applications
• Absorbs moderate to large amounts of wound drainage
• May help control minor bleeding during wound management
• Gels on contact with wound fluids to help maintain a moist wound environment
• Designed to keep its form for easy, trauma-free removal
• Sterile 2 inch x 2 inch square dressing

Applications and Usage

• Managing wounds with moderate to large amounts of drainage
• Supporting wound care where minor bleeding control may be helpful
• Using under a secondary dressing to secure and protect the wound

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• A secondary dressing is needed to hold the alginate dressing in place and help protect the wound from outside contaminants.
• This dressing is intended for wounds with moderate to large amounts of drainage.

FAQ

• What kind of wound drainage is this dressing intended to handle? This calcium alginate dressing is made to absorb moderate to large amounts of wound drainage.
• Does this dressing need a secondary dressing? Yes. A secondary dressing is needed to keep the alginate dressing in place and to help protect the wound from outside contaminants.
• How does the dressing behave when it contacts wound fluid? The dressing gels on contact with wound fluids, which helps maintain a moist wound environment.
• Can this dressing help with minor bleeding? Yes. The product details state that it may help control minor bleeding.
• What size and shape is this dressing? This dressing is a 2 inch x 2 inch square.

From Algicell by Derma Sciences.