Askina® Calgitrol® Thin
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Silver alginate dressings
Askina® Calgitrol® Thin is a thin sterile layer of ionic silver alginate matrix that that in the presence of wound exudate gels to form a moist wound environment conducive to natural healing conditions.
Advantages
- Tolerable(2)
- Easy to apply, no special skills or equipment required(1)
- No activation needed: ready to use(1)
- Helps prevent contamination from external bacteria(1)
- Can be left in place for several days until secondary dressing requires changing(1)
- Can be cut to size, if needed, before removing the protective films(1)
- Suitable for cavity wounds
- Available in the following sizes:
- 5x5cm
- 10x10cm
- 10x20cm
- 20x20cm
- 20x40cm
Indication
For the management of
- Partial to full thickness wounds
- Stage I-IV pressure ulcers
- Vnous ulcers
- Second degree burns
- Donor sites
It is indicated for external use only and may be used in the management of infected wounds under medical supervision at the discretion of the physician.
References:
(1) Instruction for use: Askina® Calgitrol®Ag, Askina® Calgitrol® THIN, Askina® Calgitrol® Paste.
(2) TrialC, Darbas H, Lavigne J-P, Sotto A, Simoneau G, Tillet Y, et al. Assessment of the antimicrobial effectiveness of a new silver alginate wound dressing: a RCT. J Wound Care. 2012 Jan; 19(1):20-6.
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