Wound dressing ALGISITE M

alginateabsorbant

A highly absorbent dressing composed of natural, high M-type material, shown to absorb excess wound exudate and utilise the benefits of a moist wound environment, which may help prevent eschar formation and promote faster healing.Suitable for the treatment of pressure injuries or venous leg ulcers with moderate to heavy exudate, or to facilitate the control of minor bleeding Different from other alginates A unique combination of fibre type and needle bonding process makes ALGISITE M Dressings different from other dressings, helping to minimise the shedding of fibres while on the wound and on dressing removal. Absorbs exudate and forms a gel over the wound surface Highly permeable, allowing liquid to evaporate and permitting gaseous exchange Allows wound contraction, which may help reduce scarring Product Features ALGISITE M Dressings are highly absorbent and can absorb up to 10 times their own weight in exudate Wear and removal Dressings can be left in place for up to 4 days, depending on wound type and exudate levels and patients have reported low pain levels on removal Ease-of-use ALGISITE M Dressings are conformable and easy to remove and can be cut to fit a wide range of wound shapes and sizes. Satisfaction 92% of clinicians were satisfied with improvements to the wound bed appearance and the dressing’s ability to handle exudate. 94% of clinicians were satisfied with the levels of general wound pain experienced by patients and the ability of ALGISITE M Dressings to relieve irritation.