alginate dressings wound care Melgisorb Plus Dressings

alginate dressings wound care Melgisorb Plus DressingsMelgisorb Plus is a soft sterile dressing made of calcium sodium alginate fibres that can absorb large amounts of exudate. The alginate fibres become gel like providing a moist environment conducive to wound healing. As the product contains alginate, it may assist in supporting the control of minor bleeding in superficial wound Benefits of Melgisorb Plus Can be cut to shape Can stay in place for up to 5 days Excellent absorption to manage high levels

Melgisorb Plus is a soft sterile dressing made of calcium sodium alginate fibres that can absorb large amounts of exudate. The alginate fibres become gel-like providing a moist environment conducive to wound healing. As the product contains alginate, it may assist in supporting the control of minor bleeding in superficial wound

Benefits of Melgisorb Plus

• Can be cut to shape
• Can stay in place for up to 5 days
• Excellent absorption to manage high levels of exudate
• Retains fluids to limit maceration of the wound
• Non-adherent to the wound site or surrounding skin
• Soft, comfortable and conformable to the body
• High wet strength to allow removal in one piece

Areas of Use
Melgisorb Plus is intended for a wide range of moderately to heavily exuding wounds, flat or cavity wounds and both infected and noninfected

• Pressure injuries
• Venous and arterial ulcers
• Diabetic ulcers
• Donor sites
• Post-operative wounds
• Dermal lesions and other external wounds inflicted by trauma

Precautions
Melgisorb Plus is not indicated for dry wounds, third degree burns or surgical implantations.

 Resources

• Melgisorb Plus Flyer
• More information on Melgisorb Plus