McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing 2" x 2" Square Calcium Alginate Sterile

Calcium Alginate Dressing 2" x 2" Square Calcium Alginate Sterile

This calcium alginate dressing is a sterile 2 inch x 2 inch square sheet for wound care. It fits buyers who need an absorptive dressing for wounds with moderate to heavy exudate and may also help control minor bleeding. The dressing has a gelling profile that helps reduce sticking to the wound bed, and it may be trimmed to fit wound dimensions.

Good Fit For

• Wounds with moderate to heavy exudate
• Packing or filling wound dead space
• Facilities seeking latex-free wound dressings
• Use when a trim-to-fit dressing is helpful

Key Features

• Calcium alginate sheet helps absorb moderate to heavy wound exudate
• May help control minor bleeding during wound care
• Can fill or pack wound dead space when needed
• Gelling profile helps the dressing avoid sticking to the wound bed
• Maintains physical integrity to support one-piece removal
• Sterile and not made with natural rubber latex

Applications and Usage

• Managing wounds with moderate to heavy drainage
• Supporting wound care where minor bleeding control is needed
• Packing or filling dead space in a wound
• Trimming the dressing to better match wound dimensions

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 5.1 cm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• A secondary dressing is needed to hold the alginate in place and help protect the wound from outside contaminants.
• This dressing is non-occlusive, which may matter when selecting a wound care protocol.
• Do not reuse the dressing.

FAQ

• What kind of wounds is this calcium alginate dressing meant for? This dressing is intended for wounds with moderate to heavy exudate. It may also help control minor bleeding.
• Can this dressing be used to fill wound dead space? Yes. The calcium alginate dressing can be used to fill or pack the dead space in a wound.
• Does this dressing need a secondary cover? Yes. A secondary dressing is needed to keep the alginate in place and help protect the wound from outside contaminants.
• Will the dressing stick to the wound bed? The dressing has an optimal gelling profile that helps it avoid sticking to the wound bed and helps it maintain integrity for removal in one piece.
• Can the dressing be trimmed to size? Yes. The dressing may be trimmed to fit wound dimensions.

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