Activheal Alginate Dressings

Product Description:
ActivHeal Alginate Dressings are sterile, high-absorbent dressings that are specially designed to absorb excess exudate from moderate to heavily exuding wounds, ensuring a clean and moist wound healing environment. These dressings are made of soft alginate fibers derived from seaweed, which form a soft, non-adherent gel when in contact with wound exudate, making them easy to remove without causing trauma to the wound bed.

Brand:
ActivHeal

Type:
Alginate Dressings

Usage:
ActivHeal Alginate Dressings are suitable for use on moderate to heavily exuding wounds such as pressure ulcers, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, surgical wounds, and traumatic wounds.

Ingredients:
The dressings comprise of alginate fibers, which are naturally occurring and obtained from seaweed.

Features:
•    High-absorbent dressing
•    Forms a soft, non-adherent gel when in contact with wound exudate
•    Easy to remove without causing trauma to the wound bed
•    Sterile
•    Latex-free
•    Appropriate for managing wounds with moderate to heavy exudate levels.

Directions for use:
•    Cleanse the wound bed according to standard protocols.
•    Choose a dressing size appropriate for the wound size.
•    Place the dressing over the wound and ensure it covers the entire wound bed.
•    Secure the dressing in place with a suitable secondary dressing.
•    Change the dressing as often as required depending on the level of exudate and wound condition.

Storage:
ActivHeal Alginate Dressings should be stored in a dry place at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.

Precautions:
•    Avoid using the dressing on dry or lightly exuding wounds, and refrain from applying it on patients who have a known sensitivity to alginates. 
•    Do not reuse or re-sterilize the dressing, and discontinue usage immediately if there are any indications of allergic reactions or irritations. 
•    The dressing is for external use only.

Expiry date:
The expiry date of the dressing is mentioned on the packaging and should be checked before use.