Medline Maxorb II Calcium Alginate Dressing, 4" X 4", EA/1, BX/10

Maxorb II Calcium Alginate Dressing, 4" X 4", EA/1, BX/10

Maxorb II calcium alginate dressing is an absorbent wound dressing for moderate to heavily draining wounds. It may fit facilities and clinicians managing pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, donor sites, lacerations, abrasions, and first- and second-degree burns. The dressing may be left in place for up to 5 days, with change frequency based on the amount of drainage.

Good Fit For

• Managing moderate to heavily draining wounds
• Wound care for pressure ulcers and leg ulcers
• Post-surgical wound and donor site dressing changes
• Care settings treating diabetic ulcers, lacerations, and abrasions

Key Features

• Calcium alginate dressing for moderate to heavily draining wounds
• Highly absorbent design helps manage wound fluid
• Fluid will not wick laterally, which can support more controlled absorption
• Used for pressure ulcers, partial and full-thickness wounds, leg ulcers, and diabetic ulcers
• Also used for surgical wounds, donor sites, lacerations, abrasions, and first- and second-degree burns
• May remain in place for up to 5 days depending on drainage

Applications and Usage

• Absorbing drainage from pressure ulcers
• Managing exudate in partial and full-thickness wounds
• Covering surgical wounds and donor sites
• Dressing diabetic ulcers, lacerations, and abrasions
• Use on first- and second-degree burns

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 1 Inch.
• Not for third-degree burns
• Not for use as a surgical sponge
• Not appropriate for dry wounds
• Avoid use in patients with a known sensitivity to alginates

FAQ

• What type of wounds is this dressing meant for? This calcium alginate dressing is intended for moderate to heavily draining wounds. Indications include pressure ulcers, partial and full-thickness wounds, leg ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, donor sites, lacerations, abrasions, and first- and second-degree burns.
• How long can the dressing stay in place? The dressing may be left in place for up to 5 days. Dressing change timing depends on the amount of drainage.
• Can this dressing be used on dry wounds? No. This dressing is contraindicated for dry wounds.
• Is this dressing appropriate for burns? Yes, it may be used for first- and second-degree burns. It should not be used for third-degree burns.
• Does fluid spread sideways through the dressing? No. The product details state that fluid will not wick laterally.

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