Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Silvercel

Silvercel

3M + KCI

Description

Silver alginate dressing containing a non-adherent layer that releases silver ions into wound fluid while also protecting the wound bed

Indications

For moderately to heavily exuding wounds

Contraindications

Known sensitivity to silver, alginate or ethylene. Third-degree burns. To control heavy bleeding.

Price

5×5cm, £1.76; 11×11cm, £4.34; 10×20cm, £8.05; 2.5×30.5cm, £4.67

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