What is Kaltostat made from?

What is Kaltostat made from?

Kaltostat consists of an absorbent fibrous fleece composed of the sodium and calcium salts of alginic acid in the ratio of 80:20. The dressing is presented as a flat non-woven pad for application to surface wounds.

Can you pack with Kaltostat?

KALTOSTAT® Alginate Rope should be applied dry into the wound. Do not pack tightly. An appropriate secondary dressing should be used to secure KALTOSTAT® Alginate Rope in place.

Can you pack a wound with Kaltostat?

Is Aquacel the same as alginate?

Aquacel Ag is an absorbent wound dressing made from sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and impregnated with 1.2% silver. It is a moisture retentive topical dressing which can release silver within the dressing for up to 14 days [3]. Alginate Silver is a material contains calcium alginate and silver alginate.

How do I get rid of Kaltostat?

Removal. Kaltostat maintains its integrity when gelled, allowing one-piece removal. If adherence occurs, assist removal by gently irrigating with warmed sodium chloride 0.9% solution. Sorbsan is a sterile, non-woven calcium alginate dressing.

What is the composition of kaltostat?

Kaltostat consists of an absorbent fibrous fleece composed of the sodium and calcium salts of alginic acid in the ratio of 80:20.

What is kaltostat rope used for?

KALTOSTAT® Alginate Rope forms an absorbent gel-fiber matrix on contact with wound fluid. May be used for packing nosebleeds. KALTOSTAT® Alginate Rope is an external wound dressing designed to absorb exudate and protect the wound from contamination.

What is kaltostat used for in wound care?

Indications. Kaltostat is indicated as a primary dressing for the management of heavily exuding wounds including chronic wounds such as leg ulcers (venous arterial and diabetic), pressure sores, fungating carcinomas, and acute wounds such as donor sites, abrasions, lacerations and post surgical wounds.

How do you change a kaltostat dressing?

Change the KALTOSTAT® Alginate Dressing when strikethrough of the secondary dressing occurs or as indicated by good clinical practice. Removal may be assisted by moistening the dressing with sterile saline. Cleanse the wound site, if required, before applying a new dressing.