• Alginate dressings are versatile, absorbent wound dressings suitable for various wound types, including diabetic wounds, venous wounds, pressure ulcers, cavity wounds, and some bleeding wounds.
• Can be combined with other dressing types and are available in multiple sizes for different patient needs.
• Used as a contact layer directly on the wound bed, requiring a secondary dressing to keep them in place.
• Made from brown seaweed-derived acids, processed into nonwoven, biodegradable fibers.
• Calcium ions in the fibers interact with sodium-rich fluids to form a soluble sodium gel, promoting autolytic debridement.
• Absorb up to 20 times their weight in fluid; some variants contain silver for antimicrobial protection.

NuMed Calcium Alginate Dressing & Rope:

• Made from soft, natural calcium alginate fibers derived from brown seaweed.
• Absorbent and conform to the wound's shape.
• Forms a gel upon contact with wound exudates or blood, maintaining a moist healing environment.
• Calcium ion release activates prothrombin, improving hemostasis.
• Gel-like surface prevents adhesion to the wound, allowing painless removal.
• Can be left on the wound for up to 7 days.

Additional Features:

• Adapts to the shape of the wound cavity.
• Quickly absorbs wound exudates, forming a protective gel layer.
• Fills in dead space, creating an optimal wound healing environment.
• Can absorb up to 20 times its weight.
• Facilitates autolytic debridement.
• Easy to apply and remove without damaging newly formed tissue.

Indications:

NuMed Calcium Alginate Dressing is indicated for use in treating:

• Moderate to heavily draining wounds
• Tunneling wounds
• Infected and non-infected wounds
• Leg ulcers
• Diabetic ulcers
• Venous ulcers
• Pressure ulcers
• Surgical incisions
• Oncology wounds with exudates
• Second-degree partial thickness burns
• Surface trauma and local hemostasis