KALTOSTAT ALGINATE CALCIUM SODIUM WOUND DRESSING

Exudate Management – For moderately to heavily exuding wounds

KALTOSTAT® dressing is an absorbent, calcium sodium alginate (80% Ca and 20% Na) with a high Guluronic acid content. When in contact with wound exudate, calcium ions in the dressing exchange with sodium ions in the exudate causing the dressing to transform from a dry, fibrous state to a firm, moist gel.

The dressing provides a moist environment helping to create optimal wound healing conditions and maintains its integrity allowing for easy, atraumatic removal. KALTOSTAT® dressing is also designed to promote haemostasis, providing a matrix to support blood clot formation.

Application

Carefully cleanse the wound with saline and dry surrounding skin. KALTOSTAT® dressing should be folded or cut to the shape of the wound and applied dry directly onto the wound. For moderately exuding wounds, Versiva® XC®, DuoDERM® or CombiDERM® dressings, amongst others, can be used as a secondary dressings over Kaltostat® dressing. If highly exuding, a secondary absorbent pad should be used for additional absorbency and secured in place.  

Clinical Benefits

• Supports moist wound healing environment
• Non-adherent to wound surface allowing for easy, non-traumatic removal 
• Longer wear time than conventional dressings, therefore cost-effective
• Haemostatic – helps stop minor bleeding

Indications

KALTOSTAT® dressing is indicated as a primary dressing for moderate to highly exuding wounds and for wounds with minor bleeding.

• Chronic wounds: leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers and fungating lesions
• Acute wounds: donor sites, abrasions, lacerations and post-surgical wounds