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

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

AlgiSite M calcium alginate dressing is a sterile rectangular wound dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds. Buyers choosing a non-adhesive option may appreciate the soft gel formation, which helps the dressing avoid sticking to delicate healing tissue and supports a moist wound environment. This 6 inch x 8 inch dressing is soft and conformable, and it can be molded, folded, or cut for a range of wound shapes and sizes.

Good Fit For

• Managing moderate to highly exuding wounds
• When a non-adhesive dressing is preferred
• Wounds with varied shapes and sizes that may need the dressing molded or cut

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Non-adhesive design helps the dressing avoid adhering to delicate healing tissue
• Forms a soft gel as it absorbs exudate, supporting a moist wound environment
• Very soft and conformable for molding, folding, or cutting as needed
• Can be lifted out in one piece or washed out with saline for removal
• Absorbs 13 times its own weight in exudate and may remain in the wound for up to 7 days, depending on wound and exudate volume

Applications and Usage

• Absorbing exudate in moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Supporting a moist wound environment at the wound surface
• Fitting wound areas where a dressing may need to be folded, molded, or cut
• Dressing changes where one-piece removal or saline washout is preferred

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Use depends on wound exudate level, since this dressing is intended for moderate to highly exuding wounds.
• Wear time can vary up to 7 days depending on the nature of the wound and the volume of exudate.
• The dressing may be molded, folded, or cut to fit the wound shape and size.
• Removal may be done by lifting the dressing out in one piece or washing it out with saline.

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this calcium alginate dressing intended 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 when used in an exuding wound it forms a soft gel that does not adhere to delicate healing tissues in the wound bed.
• Can this dressing be trimmed or shaped? Yes. The dressing is very soft and conformable, so it can be molded, folded, or cut to meet a range of wound shapes and sizes.
• How is the dressing removed? AlgiSite M 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.