Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

ActivHeal Alginate

ActivHeal Alginate

Advanced Medical Solutions

Description

Soft, conformable, highly absorbent 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.

Sizes Available

5x5cm; 10x10cm; 10x20cm; 2.5x30cm (ribbon)

Price

£0.60; £1.17; £2.87; £2.16

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