Tag - Wound Care

Treating Wounds with Alginate Dressings

  Treating Wounds with Absorbent Alginate Dressings Alginate dressings can absorb up to 20 times their own weight for optimal wound healing. Various types of wounds can affect bedridden patients, those with… Alginate dressings can absorb up to 20 times their own weight for optimal wound healing. Various types of wounds can affect bedridden patients, those with diabetes, or those with chronic venous insufficiency. These sores, which develop due to inadequate blood flow, require prompt treatment in order to prevent them from becoming [...]

What are foam dressings advantages

Foam Dressings Application Foam wound dressings can be used on infected wounds. Wound dressings play a large role in the healing process. These products protect the affected area   Foam wound dressings can be used on infected wounds. Wound dressings play a large role in the healing process. These products protect the affected area from outside invaders such as bacteria and, ideally, create an environment that will support healthy healing. One dressing category many clinicians turn to is the foam dressing. Learn more about [...]