Dressing is an effective way to promote healing and prevent further harm to a wound, and is a commonly used medical term when you are talking about first aid and nursing. Alginate wound dressing, also referred as Algisite Dressing, is a category of absorbent wound dressing that can be applied on a variety of wound types that have a large amount of exudate, such as diabetic wounds, pressure ulcers, cavity wounds, venous wounds, and some bleeding wounds. Derived from seaweed, it can be placed directly into the wound in dry form, where it works by absorbing exudate to form a hydrophilic gel while creating and maintaining optimal moisture balance in the wound.
ALGISITE M dressing and ALGISITE AG dressing are the two of the most popular alginate wound dressings. Both these calcium alginate dressings work best with moderate to heavy exudate wounds. While the former is made from calcium salt of alginic acid rich in mannuronic acid, the latter is an absorbent type 1 calcium alginate dressing impregnated with silver.
The soft, moist gel ALGISITE M Dressing forms does not stick to the delicate healing tissues in the wound, and thus, can be easily removed reducing trauma at dressing changes. In case, it exhibits problem during dressing change, it is advisable to moisten it with saline, and then remove. Featuring minimal fiber shed construction and soft nature, it easily conforms to wound shapes and sizes. It can absorb up to 10 times its own weight in exudate, thus allowing it to stay on the wound bed for longer duration.
The ALGISITE AG Dressing assists in fast healing by acting as an antimicrobial barrier. This type of wound dressing is particularly a well-suited choice for infected wounds, or are likely to become infected. This type of alginate wound dressing creates a moist wound healing environment, and thus, suitable for management of wounds like pressure sores, partial thickness and full thickness wounds, venous and diabetic leg ulcers, post-operative wounds and fungating lesions. It is advisable to go through all the contraindications/precautions and methods of use before using any of these alginate dressings.
ALGISITE M dressing and ALGISITE AG dressing are the two of the most popular alginate wound dressings. Both these calcium alginate dressings work best with moderate to heavy exudate wounds. While the former is made from calcium salt of alginic acid rich in mannuronic acid, the latter is an absorbent type 1 calcium alginate dressing impregnated with silver.
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The soft, moist gel ALGISITE M Dressing forms does not stick to the delicate healing tissues in the wound, and thus, can be easily removed reducing trauma at dressing changes. In case, it exhibits problem during dressing change, it is advisable to moisten it with saline, and then remove. Featuring minimal fiber shed construction and soft nature, it easily conforms to wound shapes and sizes. It can absorb up to 10 times its own weight in exudate, thus allowing it to stay on the wound bed for longer duration.
The ALGISITE AG Dressing assists in fast healing by acting as an antimicrobial barrier. This type of wound dressing is particularly a well-suited choice for infected wounds, or are likely to become infected. This type of alginate wound dressing creates a moist wound healing environment, and thus, suitable for management of wounds like pressure sores, partial thickness and full thickness wounds, venous and diabetic leg ulcers, post-operative wounds and fungating lesions. It is advisable to go through all the contraindications/precautions and methods of use before using any of these alginate dressings.
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