Alginate Dressing
It is mainly consistsed of calcium alginate fibers, extracted from brown seaweed.When contacting with wound exudates, it creats a protective cushioning gel and optimal moist environment, which can result in wound healing faster. Excess wound exudate is absorbed in this process.
Features:
1) Mixture of natural seaweed fibre with Ca2+, has good histo compatibility
2) The release of Ca2+ activate thrombinogen and improve hemostasis
3) Form a soft gel on the wound surface and create the moist healing environment
4) Strong absorption, can absorb the quantity of exudates 12 times of its own weight
Application:
For moderately to heavily exudating wounds, including:
1. Trauma wounds
2. Pressure ulcers
3. Diabetic ulcers
4. Leg ulcers
5. Graft and donor site ulcers
6. Post-operative surgical wounds