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Whenthesefiberscomeintocontactwithfluidrichinsodium,thecalciumionsundergoatransactionthatresultsintheformationofasolublesodiumgel.Thisgel ...

Alginate dressings are one category of absorbent wound dressing that may be used on multiple wound types, including but not limited to diabetic wounds, venous wounds, pressure ulcers, cavity wounds, and some bleeding wounds. Able to be combined with other types of dressings to achieve different effects and available in several sizes, their unique properties allow them to be used in a variety of patients. What do you need to know about alginate dressings? Lets take a closer look.

Traditionally, alginates are made from acids that are obtained from brown seaweed. The calcium salts of alginic, mannuronic, and gularonic acids are processed into nonwoven, biodegradable fibers. When these fibers come into contact with fluid rich in sodium, the calcium ions undergo a transaction that results in the formation of a soluble sodium gel. This gel formation can also pr...