McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing Features
- McKesson Calcium Alginate dressing absorbs moderate to heavy amounts of wound exudate and also helps control minor bleeding
- Can also be used to fill or pack dead spaces in wounds
- Gelling profile eliminates chances of sticking to wound bed
- Maintains physical integrity to allow for easy removal without creating any mess
- Less traumatic since it does not stick to the wound
- A secondary dressing is needed to hold alginates in place and to protect the wound from outside contaminants
- Not made with natural rubber latex
- For single use
- Sterile
- Color: White
- Active Ingredient: Calcium Alginate
What to buy with Alginate Dressings
- McKesson One-Sided Contact Layer Dressing
- McKesson Non-Adhesive Hydrocellular Foam Dressing
When to use Calcium Alginate Dressings?
- Wounds with moderate to heavy exudate and may help absorb minor bleeding.
Contraindications
- Patients with a known hypersensitivity to the product itself or 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.
McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing User Guide
