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Calcium Alginate Hemostatic Wound Dressing NonAdherent

Reference: 1601291826033 Hemostasis Bandage

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Silver - Containing Alginate Wound Dressing by GoldHealth Medical

Silver - containing alginate wound dressing represents a breakthrough in wound care, offering versatile applications and exceptional performance. This innovative dressing is primarily crafted from alginate, sourced from natural brown algae, which inherently possesses excellent hydrophilicity, biocompatibility, and the ability to form gels. Silver elements are integrated into the alginate, typically in ionic form through specific chemical bonding or physical adsorption.

The alginate component absorbs wound exudates, expanding to form a gel - like substance. This gel maintains a moist environment conducive to wound healing while serving as an effective carrier for the gradual and sustained release of silver ions. These silver ions exhibit potent antibacterial effects against various pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans, inhibiting microbial growth and reducing infection risks.

Product Performance

  • A blend of natural seaweed and calcium ions ensures excellent tissue compatibility.
  • Forms a protective gel upon contact with exudates and blood, accelerating wound healing.
  • Rapidly absorbs large amounts of exudates, remaining soft and comfortable against the skin.
  • Calcium ion release activates prothrombin, promoting clot formation.
  • Non - adhesive to the wound, protecting nerve endings, minimizing pain, and allowing easy removal.
  • Prevents maceration of the skin surrounding the wound.
  • Biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
  • Soft texture allows it to fill wounds, enhancing cavity growth.

Advantages

  • Superior Antibacterial Performance: Silver ions provide robust antibacterial activity, inhibiting or eliminating various common pathogenic microorganisms, reducing infection risks, and facilitating smooth wound healing.
  • Excellent Hygroscopicity and Moisture Retention: Alginate's strong hydrophilicity enables the dressing to absorb substantial amounts of blood, tissue fluid, and other wound secretions.

Usage

Silver - containing alginate is ideal for acute traumatic wounds such as surgical incisions, abrasions, cuts, burns, scalds, and chronic non - healing wounds like diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, and venous ulcers.

Cautions

  • Not suitable for dry wounds.
  • Clean and dry the wound before application.
  • Ensure the dressing extends at least 2cm beyond the wound area for complete skin adherence.
  • Do not leave the dressing on the wound for more than one week.
  • When exudates decrease, consider switching to another type of dressing, such as a hydrocolloid dressing.
  • When filling cavities, start from the deepest point, leaving no gaps to avoid affecting healing.

Scope of Application

  • Acute Traumatic Wounds: Surgical incisions are prone to bacterial invasion post - operation. Silver - containing alginate dressings effectively inhibit bacterial growth at the incision, reducing infection risks. They absorb exuded tissue fluid, keeping the area dry and fostering a suitable healing environment, promoting rapid incision healing.
  • Burn and Scald Wounds: Burns and scalds often cause extensive skin damage with significant exudate and compromised skin barrier function, leading to high infection risks. Silver - containing alginate dressings absorb substantial plasma and other exudates, preventing maceration of surrounding skin. The sustained release of silver ions inhibits various potential pathogens on the wound surface, preventing infection deterioration, creating favorable conditions for burn and scald wound repair, and promoting the healing process.

Properties

  • Material: Silver Alginate
  • Size: 10x10cm
  • Function: Pressure ulcer, wound care, skin care
  • Shelf Life: 3 years
  • Instrument Classification: Class II

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