- Alginate dressings are versatile, absorbent wound dressings suitable for various wound types, including diabetic wounds, venous wounds, pressure ulcers, cavity wounds, and some bleeding wounds.
- Can be combined with other dressing types and are available in multiple sizes for different patient needs.
- Used as a contact layer directly on the wound bed, requiring a secondary dressing to keep them in place.
- Made from brown seaweed-derived acids, processed into nonwoven, biodegradable fibers.
- Calcium ions in the fibers interact with sodium-rich fluids to form a soluble sodium gel, promoting autolytic debridement.
- Absorb up to 20 times their weight in fluid; some variants contain silver for antimicrobial protection.
NuMed Calcium Alginate Dressing & Rope:
- Made from soft, natural calcium alginate fibers derived from brown seaweed.
- Absorbent and conform to the wound's shape.
- Forms a gel upon contact with wound exudates or blood, maintaining a moist healing environment.
- Calcium ion release activates prothrombin, improving hemostasis.
- Gel-like surface prevents adhesion to the wound, allowing painless removal.
- Can be left on the wound for up to 7 days.
Additional Features:
- Adapts to the shape of the wound cavity.
- Quickly absorbs wound exudates, forming a protective gel layer.
- Fills in dead space, creating an optimal wound healing environment.
- Can absorb up to 20 times its weight.
- Facilitates autolytic debridement.
- Easy to apply and remove without damaging newly formed tissue.
Indications:
NuMed Calcium Alginate Dressing is indicated for use in treating:
- Moderate to heavily draining wounds
- Tunneling wounds
- Infected and non-infected wounds
- Leg ulcers
- Diabetic ulcers
- Venous ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Surgical incisions
- Oncology wounds with exudates
- Second-degree partial thickness burns
- Surface trauma and local hemostasis
