Alginate calcium dressing is a medical dressing with wide application and excellent performance in the field of wound care. This advanced dressing primarily uses alginate as the key raw material, which is a natural polysaccharide substance extracted from marine algae such as kelp or sargassum of brown algae.
Through special processing technology, the dressing forms a porous foam structure that is hydrophilic and can absorb secretions such as blood and tissue fluid exuded from wounds. During absorption, alginate swells and forms a gel-like substance that helps maintain a moist wound environment, adheres to the wound surface, and provides protective coverage.
Strong Hydrophilicity: Effectively absorbs wound exudates, preventing bacterial growth, odor generation, and skin maceration around the wound area.
Natural Source and Environmentally Friendly: Extracted from sustainable natural marine algae, making it an eco-friendly choice with minimal environmental impact throughout production, use, and disposal cycles.
Alginate dressings are primarily used for:
Acute Traumatic Wounds: Ideal for surgical incisions where it provides antibacterial protection, absorbs tissue fluid, maintains local dryness, and creates optimal healing conditions.
Burn and Scald Wounds: Effectively manages large areas of skin damage by absorbing substantial exudate while providing antimicrobial protection through silver ion release (in silver-containing variants), preventing infection and promoting healing.
| Brand Name | HANGU |
|---|---|
| Material | Alginate |
| Size | 5x5cm / 10x10cm / 2x30cm |
| Properties | Wound Dressing |
| Function | Pressure ulcer care, wound care, skin care |
| Shelf Life | 3 years |
| Sample Availability | Freely available |
| Instrument Classification | Class II |
