Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

ActivHeal Alginate
Alginates Advanced Medical Solutions

ActivHeal Alginate

Soft, conformable, highly a bsorbent calcium sodium alginate dressing. Available in a felt or a rope.

Indications

Moderately to heavily exuding chronic and acute wounds: pressure ulcers, venous and arterial leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, cavity wounds, graft and donor sites, postoperative surgical wounds, superficial- and partial-thickness burns. Can also be used to control minor bleeding in superficial wounds.

Contraindications

Not indicated for use to control heavy bleeding

Price

  • 5×5cm, £0.61
  • 10×10cm, £1.19
  • 10×20cm, £2.94
  • 2.5×30cm (rope), £2.21

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