Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

ActivHeal Alginate

ActivHeal Alginate

Advanced Medical Solutions

Description

Soft, conformable, highly a bsorbent calcium sodium alginate dressing. Available in a felt or a rope.

Indications

Moderately to heavily exuding chronic and acute wounds: pressure ulcers, venous and arterial leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, cavity wounds, graft and donor sites, postoperative surgical wounds, superficial- and partial-thickness burns. Can also be used to control minor bleeding in superficial wounds.

Contraindications

Not indicated for use to control heavy bleeding

Price

5×5cm, £0.60; 10×10cm, £1.17; 10×20cm, £2.87; 2.5×30cm (ribbon), £2.16

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