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A6196 Alginate dressing <=16 square in

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Also known as: alginate dressing, calcium alginate pad

Alginate wound dressing measuring 16 square inches or less, absorbs exudate and promotes hemostasis.

Clinical Context

Applied to heavily exudative, partial or full-thickness wounds. The alginate fibers absorb up to 20 times their weight in fluid, maintaining moist healing environment.

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Specialties

Wound CareSurgery

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