McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver 4" x 4.75" Rectangle Sterile

Calcium Alginate Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver 4" x 4.75" Rectangle Sterile

This calcium alginate dressing with antimicrobial silver is a sterile rectangular wound dressing for managing moderate to heavy exudate. It may be a practical choice for wound care settings that need an absorptive, non-occlusive dressing that can also help control minor bleeding and be trimmed to fit wound dimensions. The sheet measures 4 inch x 4.75 inch and uses 5% silver.

Good Fit For

• Managing wounds with moderate to heavy exudate
• Packing or filling wound dead space
• Setups that use a secondary dressing to secure the alginate in place

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing with antimicrobial silver for wound care applications
• Helps absorb moderate to heavy amounts of wound exudate
• May help control minor bleeding during wound management
• Can fill or pack dead space in a wound for added placement flexibility
• Optimal 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

• Absorbing moderate to heavy wound drainage
• Helping control minor bleeding in wound care
• Filling or packing dead space in a wound
• Trimming the dressing to match 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 may be trimmed to fit wound dimensions.
• Do not reuse.

FAQ

• What kind 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 pack a wound? Yes. The dressing can be used to fill or pack the dead space in a wound.
• Does this dressing need a secondary dressing? Yes. A secondary dressing is needed to hold the alginate in place and help protect the wound from outside contaminants.
• Will the dressing stick to the wound bed? The optimal gelling profile helps the dressing avoid sticking to the wound bed and helps maintain physical integrity for removal in one piece.
• Is this dressing sterile and latex free? Yes. This dressing is sterile and not made with natural rubber latex.

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