Activheal Alginate Dressings
Activheal Alginate dressing forms a gels on contact with the wound fluid and gently conforms to the wound surface. Alginates absorb exudate away from the wound whilst maintaining a moist wound environment. Upon contact with wound exudate, the sodium salts present in exudate exchange with calcium in the alginate to form a hydrophilic gel. ActivHeal Alginate is indicated for moderately to heavily exuding wounds.
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.
Indications
ActivHeal Alginate is indicated for moderately to heavily exuding wounds
- Venous leg ulcers and arterial ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
- Diabetic ulcers
- Cavity wounds
- Lacerations
- Abrasions
- Graft wounds and Donor sites
- Post operative surgical wounds
- Superficial and partial thickness burns
- To control minor bleeding
Wound Types
- Sloughy
- Necrotic
- Granulating
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