Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Algicell Ag

Kromh

Description

High-gelling, high-strength antimicrobial dressing delivering low levels of silver to protect against bacteria. High absorption capacity reduces risk of tissue macteriaton and allows increased time between dressing changes.

Indications

Moderate to heavily exuding wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, donor sites, traumatic and surgical wounds.

Contraindications

Not for use on patients sensitive to alginates or silver. Not for use on third degree burns or control of heavy bleeding.

Price

5x5cm, £1.23; 10.8x10.8cm, £3.56; 10.1x20.3cm, £7.08; 20.3x30.5cm, £19.00; 1.9x30.5cm, £4.50

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