Kaltostat Dressing 5cm x 5cm x 1 dressing

Kaltostat Sterile Alginate Dressing 5cm x 5cm

Kaltostat is a sterile, haemostatic alginate dressing composed of sodium and calcium salts of alginic acid (80:20 ratio). When in contact with wound exudate or body fluids, the fibres absorb liquid, swell, and form a soft gel that overlays the wound — creating a moist micro-environment that supports healing. Suitable for heavily exuding chronic and acute wounds.

Key Features

• Alginate gel-forming technology — absorbs exudate and forms a moist wound environment to facilitate healing
• Haemostatic properties — helps control bleeding at the wound site
• Sterile single-use dressing — individually wrapped in a peel pouch, sterilised by gamma irradiation
• Can be cut or folded to fit the shape of the wound
• Maximum wear time: Up to 7 days (change sooner if saturated or strike-through occurs)

Indications

Suitable for heavily exuding wounds including:

• Leg ulcers (venous, arterial, and diabetic)
• Pressure sores
• Fungating carcinomas
• Donor sites and abrasions
• Lacerations and post-surgical wounds

Not suitable for very dry wounds or wounds covered with hard black necrotic tissue.

How to Use

• Cut or fold the dressing to the shape of the wound and apply directly to the wound surface
• Secure with an appropriate secondary dressing (absorbent pad for heavy exudate; semipermeable film for lighter exudate)
• To remove, use forceps or gloved fingers — soak with sterile normal saline first if required
• Change daily in early stages or when maximum absorbency is reached; reduce frequency as healing progresses
• Do not leave in place for more than 7 days without changing

Cautions

• Do not use if known sensitivity to Kaltostat or its components
• For infected wounds, change daily and use a non-adhesive secondary dressing; initiate adjuvant therapy as appropriate

Always follow the instructions provided with the dressing or seek advice from a healthcare professional.

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