Convatec Calcium Alginate Dressing Kaltostat® 2 X 2 Inch Square Calcium Alginate Sterile

Calcium Alginate Dressing Kaltostat® 2 X 2 Inch Square Calcium Alginate Sterile

Kaltostat calcium alginate dressing is a sterile 2 x 2 inch square wound dressing for absorbing exudate from moderately to heavily draining wounds. It can be a practical choice for clinicians and caregivers managing a range of wound types, including pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic ulcers, donor sites, superficial burns, surgical incisions, abrasions, lacerations, and traumatic wounds. The nonadhesive format and calcium alginate construction support wound care workflows where a compact sterile dressing is needed.

Good Fit For

• Managing moderately to heavily draining wounds
• Wound care for pressure, venous, arterial, and diabetic ulcers
• Care of donor sites, superficial burn wounds, and surgical incisions
• Treatment of abrasions, lacerations, and traumatic wounds

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing helps absorb wound exudate from moderately to heavily draining wounds
• Nonadhesive design works for care plans that call for a separate securement method
• Sterile dressing supports clinical and professional wound care use
• 2 x 2 inch square size fits smaller wound care applications
• Suitable for a broad range of wound types, from ulcers to donor sites and traumatic wounds

Applications and Usage

• Using on Stage II and IV pressure ulcers with wound exudate
• Managing drainage from venous, arterial, and diabetic ulcers
• Covering donor sites and superficial burn wounds
• Supporting care of surgical incisions, abrasions, and lacerations
• Applying to traumatic wounds that need an absorbent sterile dressing

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 2 X 2 Inch.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This dressing is nonadhesive, so securement needs should be considered as part of the dressing protocol.
• The 2 x 2 inch size is best selected when a smaller square dressing matches the wound area.

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this dressing intended for? Kaltostat calcium alginate dressing is intended for moderately to heavily draining wounds. The product details mention use for Stage II and IV pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, arterial and diabetic ulcers, donor sites, superficial burn wounds, surgical incisions, abrasions, lacerations, and traumatic wounds.
• Is this dressing adhesive? No. Kaltostat is a nonadhesive dressing, so it may require a separate method of securement depending on the care approach.
• Is this dressing sterile? Yes. This Kaltostat dressing is sterile.
• What size is this dressing? This dressing is 2 x 2 inch and square.

From Kaltostat by Convatec.