McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver 2" x 2" Square Sterile, 10 EA/BX

Calcium Alginate Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver 2" x 2" Square Sterile, 10 EA/BX

This calcium alginate dressing with antimicrobial silver is a sterile 2 inch x 2 inch square wound dressing. It works well for care settings that need a highly absorptive, non-occlusive dressing for moderate to heavy wound exudate and for wounds with dead space that may need filling or packing. The dressing may help control minor bleeding, gels to help reduce sticking to the wound bed, and can be trimmed to fit wound dimensions.

Good Fit For

• Wounds with moderate to heavy exudate
• Wounds with dead space that need filling or packing
• Care settings that prefer sterile dressings
• Latex-free supply protocols

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing with silver for wound care applications
• Helps absorb moderate to heavy amounts of wound exudate
• May help control minor bleeding during dressing use
• Can fill or pack dead space in a wound for added versatility
• Gelling profile helps avoid sticking to the wound bed 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 wound dead space
• Supporting wound care where minor bleeding control is needed
• Using a secondary dressing to secure and protect the alginate dressing

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• 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 single use only and should not be reused.
• The sheet may be trimmed to fit wound dimensions.

FAQ

• What type of drainage is this dressing intended to manage? This calcium alginate dressing is intended to help absorb moderate to heavy amounts of wound exudate.
• Can this dressing be used to fill or pack a wound? Yes. The dressing can be used to fill or pack dead space in a wound.
• Does this dressing need a secondary dressing? 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 maintain physical integrity for removal in one piece.
• Can the dressing be cut to fit the wound area? Yes. The dressing may be trimmed to fit wound dimensions.

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