Smith & Nephew Calcium Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M 6" x 8" Rectangle Calcium Alginate Sterile, 10 EA/BX

Calcium Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M 6" x 8" Rectangle Calcium Alginate Sterile, 10 EA/BX

AlgiSite M calcium alginate dressing is a sterile rectangular wound dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds. Healthcare buyers may choose it when they need a non-adhesive dressing that forms a soft gel to help maintain a moist wound environment and lift out in one piece or rinse away with saline. This 6 inch x 8 inch dressing is soft and conformable, so it can be molded, folded, or cut for a range of wound shapes and sizes.

Good Fit For

• Managing moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Wound care settings that need a non-adhesive dressing
• Applications where a conformable dressing may be molded, folded, or cut
• Protocols that call for sterile wound dressings

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Non-adhesive design helps avoid sticking to delicate healing tissue in the wound bed
• Forms a soft gel in contact with exudate to support a moist wound environment
• Soft, conformable construction can be molded, folded, or cut to fit varied wound shapes
• Can be lifted out in one piece or washed out with saline for easier removal
• Sterile 6 inch x 8 inch rectangular dressing

Applications and Usage

• Absorbing exudate in moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Covering larger wound areas with a 6 inch x 8 inch rectangular dressing
• Fitting wound contours by molding, folding, or cutting the dressing
• Removing dressing material in one piece or rinsing with saline during dressing changes

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Intended for moderate to highly exuding wounds rather than dry wounds
• Wear time can be up to 7 days depending on wound nature and exudate volume
• Fiber based alginates can release fibers when handled, though this dressing uses an advanced bonding technique to reduce that
• Dressing removal may be done by lifting it out in one piece or washing it out with saline

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this dressing meant for? AlgiSite M calcium alginate dressing is intended for moderate to highly exuding wounds.
• Does this dressing adhere to the wound bed? No. This is a non-adhesive dressing, and the soft gel it forms does not adhere to delicate healing tissues in the wound bed.
• Can this dressing be shaped for different wound sizes? Yes. The dressing is soft and conformable, so it can be molded, folded, or cut to suit a range of wound shapes and sizes.
• How is the dressing removed? The dressing can be lifted out of the wound in one piece or washed out with saline.
• How long can the dressing remain in place? The dressing can remain in the wound for up to 7 days, depending on the nature of the wound and the volume of exudate.

From AlgiSite M by Smith & Nephew.