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McKesson Calcium Alginate with Antimicrobial Silver Sheet Dressing is a sterile primary dressing for wounds with moderate to heavy exudate that assists with infection reduction and decreasing bioburden.
• Assists with infection reduction
• Silver ions released in the presence of wound fluid protect the dressing from bacterial colonization and provide an effective barrier to bacterial penetration
McKesson Calcium Alginate with Antimicrobial Silver Sheet Dressing is an effective barrier to bacterial penetration in moderately to heavily exuding wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers, pressure injuries, partial- and full-thickness wounds, donor sites, and traumatic and surgical wounds.
Not for use on third-degree burns, patients with a known sensitivity to alginates or silver, and controlling heavy bleeding. Should not be used with products that create an ionic exchange in the wound site (ie, do not use with enzymatic debriding agents), but safe to use normal saline to cleanse the wound prior to dressing application.
| Absorptive dressing format | |
| Alginate dressing format | ● |
| Antimicrobial effects up to 48 hours | |
| Antimicrobial effects up to 3 days | |
| Antimicrobial effects up to 7 days | |
| Bacterial binding | |
| Bacterial trapping | |
| Bactericidal | |
| Bactericidal broad-spectrum | |
| Bacteriostatic | |
| Collagen dressing format | |
| Composite dressing format | |
| Contact layer dressing format | |
| Foam dressing format | |
| Fungicidal | |
| Gauze or non-woven dressing format | |
| Gelling fiber dressing format | |
| Hydrogel (amorphous) dressing format | |
| Hydrogel (impregnated) dressing format | |
| Hydrogel (sheet) dressing format | |
| Impermeable to outside contaminants | |
| Impregnated dressing format | |
| Microbicidal | |
| Moisture vapor permeable | |
| Secondary dressing required | ● |
| Silicone-based adhesive | |
| Sporicidal | |
| Super absorbent polymers | |
| Sustained release formula | |
| Transparent film dressing format | |
| Virucidal | |
| Wound filler dressing format |
| Educational Material Available | ● |
| Free Samples/Trials Available | ● |
| Published Clinical Article Available |
Acute Wounds
Burns
Cavity Wounds
Chronic Wounds
Deep Wounds
Dehisced Wounds
Diabetic Foot
Granulating/Epithelializing Wounds
Infected Wounds
Moderate/Highly Exudating Wounds
Palliative Wounds
Pressure Ulcers
Sloughy Wounds
Superficial Wounds
Surgical Wounds
Venous Ulcers
Depending on the amount of drainage and the secondary dressing, may be left in place for up to 7 days. Change dressing as directed by a health care professional.
Cover with an appropriate secondary dressing depending on the amount of exudate and frequency of dressing change.
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