Algisite M
Algisite M is a calcium alginate dressing that forms a soft gel when it comes into contact with wound exudate.
Features
- Easy to remove
- Fast gelling
- Conforms to the contours of a wounds
- Minimal fiber shedding
- High wet and dry strength
- Soft and conformable
Benefits
- On moderate to heavily exuding wounds, Algisite M forms a gel which does not adhere to delicate healing tissue so it can be easily lifted out of the wound or washed out with saline
- Algisite M is very conformable allowing it to be moulded, folded or cut to fit a wide variety of wound sizes and shapes and as the fibres gel it creates an even greater contact with the wound
- Due to the bonding technique used in Algisite M it greatly reduces shedding of the fibres
- The production of gel helps create a moist wound environment and helps to prevent eschar formation and it also allows wound contraction to occur which helps reduce scarring and allows gaseous exchange
- Algsite M can absorb up to 13 times its own weight in exudate which allows the dressing to remain in the wound for up to 7 days
Indications
- Laceration
- Abrasions
- Skin tears
- Minor burns
- Leg ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Surgical wounds
Contraindications
Ensure the packing in cavities has been removed. The dressing may adhere is used on lightly exuding wounds, if it is not easily removed, moisten with saline and then remove. Do not use on patients with know allergies to alginates.
