Smith & Nephew Calcium Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M .75" x 12" Rectangle Calcium Alginate Sterile, 10EA/BX 6BX/CS

Calcium Alginate Dressing AlgiSite M .75" x 12" Rectangle Calcium Alginate Sterile, 10EA/BX 6BX/CS

AlgiSite M calcium alginate dressing is a sterile, non-adhesive wound dressing in a 3/4 inch x 12 inch rectangular format. It is a practical choice for moderate to highly exuding wounds where buyers want a soft, conformable dressing that can be molded, folded, or cut for different wound shapes. This calcium alginate dressing forms a soft gel, absorbs up to 13 times its own weight in exudate, and may remain in the wound for up to 7 days depending on wound condition and exudate volume.

Good Fit For

• Moderate to highly exuding wound care
• Wounds that benefit from a conformable rectangular strip dressing
• Care settings that prefer a non-adhesive dressing
• Situations where removal in one piece or saline washout is preferred

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
• Soft, conformable dressing can be molded, folded, or cut for a wide range of wound shapes and sizes
• Forms a soft gel in the presence of exudate to support a moist wound environment
• Absorbs 13 times its own weight in exudate for exudate management
• Sterile rectangular strip in a 3/4 inch x 12 inch size for narrow or elongated wound coverage

Applications and Usage

• Managing exudate in moderate to highly exuding wounds
• Covering narrow or elongated wound areas with a 3/4 inch x 12 inch dressing
• Shaping, folding, or cutting the dressing to fit varied wound contours
• Supporting a moist wound environment at the wound surface
• Removing the dressing in one piece or washing it out with saline during dressing changes

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Wear time depends on the nature of the wound and the volume of exudate, up to 7 days.
• All fiber-based alginates release fibers when handled, though this dressing uses an advanced bonding technique to greatly reduce that.
• This dressing is non-adhesive, so buyers may need to plan for a secondary method of securement if their protocol requires it.

FAQ

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

From AlgiSite M by Smith & Nephew.