Kaltostat Sterile Alginate Dressing: 5cm x 5cm (10)

Kaltostat Sterile Alginate Dressing: 5cm x 5cm (10)

Exudate Management – For moderately to heavily exuding wounds

Kaltostat dressing is an absorbent, calcium sodium alginate (80% Ca and 20% Na) with a high Guluronic acid content.

When in contact with wound exudate, calcium ions in the dressing exchange with sodium ions in the exudate causing the dressing to transform from a dry, fibrous state to a firm, moist gel.

The dressing provides a moist environment helping to create optimal wound healing conditions and maintains its integrity allowing for easy, atraumatic removal.

Kaltostat dressing is also designed to promote haemostasis, providing a matrix to support blood clot formation.

Application

• Carefully cleanse the wound with saline and dry surrounding skin.
• Kaltostat dressing should be folded or cut to the shape of the wound and applied dry directly onto the wound.
• For moderately exuding wounds secondary dressings can be used over Kaltostat dressing.
• If highly exuding, a secondary absorbent pad should be used for additional absorbency and secured in place.

Clinical Benefits

• Supports moist wound healing environment.
• Non-adherent to wound surface allowing for easy, non-traumatic removal.
• Longer wear time than conventional dressings, therefore cost-effective.
• Haemostatic – helps stop minor bleeding.

Indications

Kaltostat dressing is indicated as a primary dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds and for wounds with minor bleeding.

• Chronic wounds: leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers and fungating lesions.
• Acute wounds: donor sites, abrasions, lacerations and post-surgical wounds.

Contents

• Pack of 10 x Kaltostat Sterile Alginate Dressing in size 5cm x 5cm