Alginate Dressing

Mechanism of Action

When applied to a wound there will be an ion-exchange between the calcium in the dressing and sodium from the exudate, forming a soluble calcium/sodium alginate gel. The free calcium ions in the wound will amplify the clotting cascade, and it has been reported that the calcium ions reduce the bleeding during various surgical interventions. The interaction with the wound exudates will create a protective gel that has occlusive, nonadherent and moisturizing properties.*

* References: Kuen Yong Lee, David J. Mooney. Alginate: properties and biomedical applications. Prog Polym Sci. 2012 Jan; 37(1): 106–126.

Cavity Packing

The flexible and gentle soft fiber rope is ideal for the use of cavitly wound packing.

Highly Absorbent

It is capable of absorbing 10-20 times its weight and mantaining moist wound healing environment.

How Does Alginate Dressing work?

• Highly absorbent;
• Maintain moist environment;
• Easy application and removal;
• Excellent wet strength.

Indications

• Surface trauma
• Moderately to heavily drainin wounds, cavity wounds
• Pressure sores
• Diabetic ulcer
• Venous/arterial leg ulcer
• Donor sites
• Post-surgical wounds

Reminders

• This product is single use. Do not use if package is damaged.

• Do not use this product to dry wound.

• Do not use this product when the wound is infected.

• LUOFUCON^® Alginate Dressing is not recommended to be applied to wounds that need surgical to achieve hemostasis. If redness or allergic symptoms appear, please stop using this product.

• Single product can not be stayed on wound for more than 7 days, and the product using continuously can not be exceed 30 days.