Gentell GEN-13420 Calcium Alginate Ag 4×4 in. Silver Dressing CS/5

Key Features:

• Highly absorbent calcium alginate: Absorbs large amounts of wound exudate, promoting healing and maintaining a moist wound environment.
• Silver-impregnated: Provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity to help prevent infection.
• Hemostatic: Helps to control minor bleeding.
• Gelling action: Forms a gel-like substance that protects the wound bed and facilitates autolytic debridement.
• Conformable: Adapts to the shape of the wound.
• Sterile: Individually wrapped to ensure sterility.

Benefits:

• Promotes wound healing: The combination of calcium alginate and silver creates a powerful and effective wound dressing that promotes healing in a variety of wounds.
• Controls infection: The silver-impregnated dressing helps to prevent infection by killing a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi.
• Reduced risk of maceration: The absorbent properties of the dressing help to prevent maceration, which can further damage the wound.
• Painless removal: The gel-like substance formed by the dressing helps to prevent the dressing from adhering to the wound bed, making it easier and less painful to remove.
• Easy to use: The dressing is easy to apply and remove.
• Comfortable to wear: The dressing is soft and flexible, and it conforms well to the skin.

Indications:

• Ideal for a variety of moderate to heavily draining wounds with a high risk of infection, including:
  • Pressure injuries
  • Diabetic foot ulcers
  • Venous leg ulcers
  • Surgical wounds
  • Abrasions
  • Burns
  • Infected wounds

Contraindications:

• Do not use on dry wounds.
• Do not use on wounds with exposed bone or tendon.
• Do not use on patients with known allergies to silver.

Application Instructions:

1. Cleanse the wound area with soap and water.
2. Dry the wound area thoroughly.
3. Remove the dressing from the package and carefully apply it to the wound area.
4. Smooth the dressing around the edges to ensure a secure fit.
5. Change the dressing as needed, usually every 1-3 days.

Additional Information:

• The dressing can be cut to size to fit the wound.
• The dressing can be used with a secondary dressing to secure it in place.
• If you experience any redness, itching, or swelling at the wound site, discontinue use and consult with a healthcare professional.