Benefits of Algidex Ag Wound Dressing With Maltodextrin
- DeRoyal Algidex Ag Gel Wound Dressing With Maltodextrin inhibits bacterial cell division which eliminates the development of resistance
- Does not require the use of sterile water to activate antimicrobial action
- Designed to create the optimal moist environment vital to promote wound healing
- Easy application and removal
- Will not adhere to wound upon removal
- Great for deep or large surface wounds
- Provides immediate and sustained antimicrobial activity against a broad spectrum of wound pathogens including:
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- E. Coli
When to use Algidex Ag Gel Wound Dressing?
- Venous ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Dermal injuries
- Second degree burns
- Donor sites
- Diabetic ulcers
- Superficial wounds
- Lacerations, cuts, and abrasions
What to buy with DeRoyal Algidex Ag Wound Dressing?
- Medline Skintegrity Wound Cleanser
- BSN Cutimed Protect Foam Applicator
- Nice Pak PDI Sterile Wipes with Saline
How to Apply DeRoyal Algidex Ag Gel Dressing?
- Thoroughly cleanse wound with normal saline
- Apply 1/4” thickness of paste to shallow wounds or completely fill deep wounds
- Cover with appropriate secondary dressing such as gauze, hydrocolloid, foam or film based on wound drainage
- Algidex Ag Paste is antimicrobial for up to seven days and may be worn until secondary dressing requires changing
How to Remove DeRoyal Algidex Wound Dressing?
- Remove secondary dressing
- Gently irrigate wound with saline to help loosen Algidex Ag
- Continue to thoroughly cleanse wound to remove wound drainage or any residue left from Algidex Ag
Precautions to take While Using Algidex Gel Dressing
When visible signs of infection are present in the wound, Algidex Ag may only be used when proper systemic medical treatment addresses the cause of the infection
Contraindications:
Algidex Ag should not be used for the treatment of the following:
- Third degree burns
- Ulcers resulting from infections
- Lesions associated with active vasculitis
- Patients with known sensitivity to alginates
DeRoyal Algidex Ag Dressing User Manual
