What is Kaltostat used for?

Kaltostat® Alginate dressing is an alginate dressing indicated as a primary dressing for moderately to highly exuding chronic and acute wounds, and for wounds with minor bleeding. On contact with exudates the dressing gradually forms a firm, moist gel which is highly absorbent.

How do you use Kaltostat rope?

KALTOSTAT® Alginate Rope should be applied dry into the wound. Do not pack tightly. An appropriate secondary dressing should be used to secure KALTOSTAT® Alginate Rope in place. Change the KALTOSTAT® Alginate Rope when strikethrough of the secondary dressing occurs or as indicated by good clinical practice.

How long can you leave Kaltostat on for?

Kaltostat should not be left on longer than 7 days without changing.

Can you cut Kaltostat?

Kaltostat should be cut or folded to the shape of the wound, applied directly to the surface and held in place with an appropriate secondary dressing. The selection of the secondary dressing will be determined by the condition of the wound.

Is Kaltostat absorbable?

KALTOSTAT® Alginate Dressing forms an absorbent gel-fiber matrix on contact with fluid. Maintains a moist wound environment and facilitates atraumatic removal.

Do you need to remove Kaltostat?

As with any dressing, KALTOSTAT® Alginate Dressing should be removed from the wound and the wound cleansed at appropriate intervals.

How do you use alginate rope?

Steps in Using Alginate Dressings

1. Use saline (or wound cleanser) to clean the wound area.
2. Pat the wound dry.
3. Place the alginate dressing on the wound.
4. If required, place a secondary dressing on top the alginate to hold it in place and to absorb excess fluid.

Why sodium alginate is used in immobilization?

An immobilized enzyme is an enzyme attached to an inert, insoluble material—such as calcium alginate (produced by reacting a mixture of sodium alginate solution and enzyme solution with calcium chloride). This can provide increased resistance to changes in conditions such as pH or temperature.

Is Aquacel and alginate the same?

Aquacel Ag is an absorbent wound dressing made from sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and impregnated with 1.2% silver. It is a moisture retentive topical dressing which can release silver within the dressing for up to 14 days [3]. Alginate Silver is a material contains calcium alginate and silver alginate.

Is alginate the same as Kaltostat?

Non-woven calcium alginate fiber dressings have been used on deep skin wounds. Kaltostat and Sorbsan are typical non-woven fiber alginate dressings and provide wounds with good absorption of the exudates and an occlusive environment.

Can you pack with Kaltostat?

KALTOSTAT® Alginate Dressing should be applied dry into the wound. Do not pack tightly. An appropriate secondary dressing should be used to secure KALTOSTAT® Alginate Dressing in place.

What kind of dressing is kaltostat alginate rope?

KALTOSTAT® Alginate Rope is an external wound dressing designed to absorb exudate and protect the wound from contamination.

When to remove kaltostat rope from a wound?

As with any dressing, KALTOSTAT® Alginate Rope should be removed from the wound and the wound cleansed at appropriate intervals. ConvaTec is a global medical device and technologies company focused on therapies for the management of acute and chronic wounds, with a leading market position in advanced wound care.

When to use kaltostat rope for nosebleeds?

May be used for packing nosebleeds. KALTOSTAT® Alginate Rope is an external wound dressing designed to absorb exudate and protect the wound from contamination.

How does kaltostat dressing work in wound exudate?

KALTOSTAT® Calcium Alginate Dressing absorbs up to 20 times its own weight in wound exudate, producing a moist gel environment for the wound bed. Maintains its integrity, does not dissipate in the wound.