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AMERX® Calcium Alginate Dressings feature a sterile, conformable pad that enhances patient comfort. Quickly forms a hydrophilic gel to protect and cover the wound bed. Easy to pack, tuck or apply over irregularly shaped wounds.
• Sterile, highly absorbent dressing quickly forms a hydrophilic gel to create and maintain a moist wound enviroment
• Soft, conformable pad enhances patient comfort
• Easy to pack, tuck or apply over irregularly shaped wounds
AMERX® Calcium Alginate Dressings are for use as primary dressings over moderate to heavy exudating chronic and acute wounds.
Contraindicated for use on third-degree burns, dry or low exudating wounds or patients with known sensitivities to dressing components.
Should any signs of redness or irritation occur, discontinue use and consult a health care professional.
Store in a cool, dry space. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
| Antimicrobial format available | |
| Conforms readily to wound | ● |
| Cuttable | ● |
| Flexible | ● |
| Hemostatic | ● |
| Intact when saturated | ● |
| Moisture vapor permeable | |
| Moldable | ● |
| One-piece removal | ● |
| Rope | |
| Secondary dressing required | ● |
| Usable on infected wounds | ● |
| Variety of sizes | ● |
| Educational Material Available | |
| Free Samples/Trials Available | ● |
| Published Clinical Article Available |
Acute Wounds
Arterial Ulcers
Burns
Cavity Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Cuts and Abrasions
Deep Wounds
Dehisced Wounds
Dermal Lesions
Diabetic Foot
Diabetic Ulcers
Donor Sites
Granulating/Epithelializing Wounds
Infected Wounds
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Palliative Wounds
Post-Operative Surgical Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Sloughy Wounds
Superficial Wounds
Venous Ulcers
Select a dressing size based on the size of the wound surface. Cleanse the wound with sterile saline solution. Place dressing directly into the wound. Any overlap may be folded into the wound or cut away with sterile scissors.
Change the dressing as indicated by the amount of drainage. If dressing sticks, moisten with sterile saline solution prior to removal.
Latex-friendly
Non-allergenic
Non-cytotoxic
Non-irritating
AMERX Health Care offers a comprehensive suite of wound care products including AMERIGEL® Advanced Wound and Skin Care topicals, HELIX3® Bioactive Collagen, AMERX® Kits and Dressings and the EXTREMIT-EASE® Compression Garment.