McKesson Calcium Alginate Dressing with Antimicrobial Silver 2" x 2" - 3557

Calcium alginate dressings with antimicrobial sliver assists with reducing infections. This item is the primary dressing for moderate to heavy exudating wounds. Upon the presence wound fluid silver ions are released which protect the dressing from bacterial colonization and provide an effective barrier to bacterial penetration. A secondary dressing is required with using this item. Size: 2" x 2" Dressing Sheet Each dressing contains, by weight, 5% Silver Sodium Hydrogen Zirconium Phosphate Helps absorb moderate to heavy amounts of wound exudate and may help control minor bleeding. Can be used to fill or pack the dead space in a wound. A secondary dressing is needed to hold alginates in place and to protect the wound from outside contaminants. Optimal gelling profile allows dressing to avoid sticking to the wound bed and helps maintain physical integrity to allow removal from the wound in one piece. Highly absorptive, non-occlusive. May be trimmed to fit wound dimensions. Sterile Do n