Calcium Alginate Dressings by McKesson are square, sheet dressings that are used as a primary dressing that is designed to be cut to fit wounds with moderate to heavy exudate. The dressings absorb wound fluid while helping to maintain a moist wound environment. The seaweed-derived alginate turns to a moist gel mass material when saturated, helping to regenerate skin and expedite the healing process. Requires a secondary dressing.

Product Features and Benefits:

• Helps Absorb Moderate to Heavy Amounts of Wound Exudate and May Help Control Minor Bleeding.
• Absorbs Exudate
• Can Be Used to Fill Amounts of Wound Exudate and May Help Control Minor Bleeding.
• A Secondary Dressing Is Needed to Hold Alginates In Place and to Protect the Wound From Outside Contaminants.
• Conforms to Wound Sites
• Optimal Gelling Profile Allows Dressing to Avoid Sticking to the Wound Bed and Helps Maintain Physical Integrity to Allow Removal From the Wound In One Place.
• Highly Absorptive, Non-Occlusive.
• May Be Trimmed to Fit Wound Dimensions.
• Sterile.
• Do Not Reuse.
• Not Made With Natural Rubber Latex.
• Sheet.

Indications:

• Wounds with moderate to heavy exudate. May help absorb minor bleeding.

Additional Inforamtion:

• Contraindications: Patients with a known hypersensitivity to the product itself or to its components.
• Change Frequency:Change dressing as directed by a healthcare professional.
• Recommended Secondary Dressings: Cover with an appropriate secondary dressing depending on the amount of exudate and frequency of dressing change.