McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing 4" x 8" Rectangle Calcium Alginate Sterile

Calcium Alginate Dressing 4" x 8" Rectangle Calcium Alginate Sterile

This calcium alginate dressing is a sterile 4 inch x 8 inch rectangular sheet for wound care. It fits care settings that need an absorptive dressing for moderate to heavy wound exudate, and it may also help control minor bleeding. The calcium alginate sheet is non-occlusive, may be trimmed to fit wound dimensions, and needs a secondary dressing to keep it in place.

Good Fit For

• Wounds with moderate to heavy exudate
• Care settings where dressing trim-to-fit flexibility is useful
• Applications that require packing wound dead space
• Latex-free product selection needs

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing sheet for absorptive wound care
• Helps absorb moderate to heavy amounts of wound exudate
• May help control minor bleeding during dressing use
• Can be used to fill or pack dead space in a wound
• Optimal gelling profile helps reduce sticking and supports one-piece removal
• Sterile and not made with natural rubber latex

Applications and Usage

• Managing wounds with moderate to heavy drainage
• Packing or filling dead space within a wound
• Using a secondary dressing over an alginate primary dressing
• Trimming the dressing to fit wound dimensions

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 10.2 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 single use; do not reuse.
• The sheet may be trimmed to fit wound dimensions.

FAQ

• What kind of wound drainage is this calcium alginate dressing meant to handle? This dressing helps absorb moderate to heavy amounts of wound exudate.
• Can this dressing be used to pack a wound? Yes. The calcium alginate dressing can be used to fill or pack dead space in a wound.
• Does this dressing need a cover dressing? Yes. A secondary dressing is needed to keep the alginate in place and help protect the wound from outside contaminants.
• Can the dressing be cut to fit the wound size? Yes. The sheet may be trimmed to fit wound dimensions.
• Is this wound dressing sterile and latex free? Yes. This calcium alginate dressing is sterile and not made with natural rubber latex.

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