Silver Alginate Dressing

30 Day Guarantee View Details > Features PROMOTES NATURAL HEALING Cover and protect traumatic and surgical wounds, burns, pressure sores and diabetic ulcers with a Vive Care silver alginate dressing that promotes natural healing MICROBIAL PROTECTION Keeping wounds moist to promote healing, our silver alginate dressing pads prevent microbial contamination and biofilm formation to minimize the risk of infection and for odor control HIGHLY ABSORBENT Ideal for moderate to high exuding wounds and wounds with cavities, the calcium alginate dressings absorb up to 13 times their weight TRIM TO FIT Fold or trim the medical-grade wound dressings to comfortable cover any wound, sore or burn EASY TO REMOVE Made with calcium alginate and silver particles, the wound dressing will not irritate or stick to the wound for easy removal and replacement FLEXIBLE AND THIN The silver alginate dressing patches are thin and flexible to contour to the skin for optional coverage Customer Reviews Based on 23 reviews Write a review Are the Vive Care silver alginate dressings self-adhesive? Our Vive Care silver alginate dressing pads are not self-adhesive and must be secured with medical tape, bandages or other dressings. How often should I change my silver alginate dressing? Silver alginate dressing pads should be changed daily to promote healing and prevent contamination. Am I suppose to use ointment with these calcium alginate wound dressings? Because the calcium alginate dressing pad creates a moist, healing environment it is not necessary to use ointment or cream before covering the wound. Will the Vive Care silver alginate dressing help in removing slough from a wound? Yes, silver alginate dressing aid in autolytic debridement, softening and removing slough. Are the silver wound dressings latex-free? Yes, the medical-grade silver wound dressings are latex-free. Which side of the silver dressing pad goes against the wound? Either side of the silver dressing pad can be placed against the wound, overlapping the edges of the wound for complete protection. How big are the sterile calcium wound dressings? The Vive Care calcium alginate dressings measure 4” by 4”. Can I trim the silver alginate gauze pads? Yes! The Vive Care silver alginate gauze pads may be trimmed for a more comfortable fit. How many silver alginate dressing pads are in each package? The silver alginate wound dressings include 10 individually wrapped dressing pads. Uses: For protecting moderate to high exuding wounds, infected wounds, traumatic and surgical wounds with cavities Suitable for first and second-degree burns, pressure sores and diabetic ulcers Dimensions: Large: 4” by 4” Materials: Calcium alginate Silver particles: 50ug/100cm2 What’s Included Vive Care Sterile Silver Alginate Dressings 30 day guarantee UPC: Product Number: RHB2054L (Large) Shipping Weight: 0.40 pounds (Large)