Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Melgisorb Ag

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Description

Silver-containing alginate dressing with CMC fibres

Indications

Moderately to heavily exuding partial- to full-thickness wounds including postoperative wounds, traumatic wounds, leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, graft and donor sites, cavity wounds and partial-thickness burns

Contraindications

Not indicated for dry or lightly exuding wounds, or individuals with a known sensitivity to alginate or sliver. Should not be used to control heavy bleeding or following surgical implantation.

Price

5×5cm, £1.96; 10×10cm, £3.93; 15×15cm, £8.32

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