Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Algisite M (1)

Smith+Nephew

Description

Calcium alginate dressing consisting of a thick highly absorbent pad of non-woven alginate fibres

Indications

To treat pressure ulcers and venous leg ulcers, with moderate to heavy exudate. To facilitate the control of minor bleeding.

Contraindications

Do not use on patients with a known allergy to alginate dressings.

Price

5×5cm, £1.01; 10×10cm, £2.09; 15×20cm, £5.61; 2×30cm (rope), £3.79, not on Drug Tariff

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