ALGINATE ALGISITE ROPE 12IN EA[10/BXS&N]

SMITH & NEPHEW Algisite M is a calcium-alginate dressing which forms a soft gel that absorbs when it comes in contact with wound exudate. It helps utilize the proven benefits of moist wound management. Algisite M is very soft and conformable, allowing it to be molded, folded or cut to meet a wide range of wound shapes and sizes. As the fibers gel, an even more intimate contact with the wound is produced and maintained. When used in a moderate to highly exuding wound, the dressing forms a soft gel, which does not adhere to the delicate healing tissues in the wound bed. The dressing can be easily lifted out of the wound in one piece or washed out with saline. The production of a gel by the action of exudate on the alginate fibers creates a moist wound environment at the wound surface. This helps prevent eschar formation and promotes an optimal moist wound environment. The dressing allows wound contraction to occur, which may help reduce scarring and also allows gaseous exchange necessary for a healthy wound bed. Algisite M can absorb thirteen times its own weight in exudate. This allows the dressing to remain in the wound for up to seven days, depending on the nature of the wound and the volume of exudate. Size 3/4" x 12". Fifteen dressing allowed per thirty days. Sold by the each. To receive a box order ten each.