Is Melgisorb AG the same as calcium alginate?

Is Melgisorb AG the same as calcium alginate?

Melgisorb® Ag is an absorbent calcium alginate dressing with silver. Effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms.

When do you use Melgisorb AG?

When to use Melgisorb Ag Melgisorb Ag is indicated for the management of all moderate to heavily exuding partial to full thickness wounds including post-operative wounds, trauma wounds, leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, graft and donor sites, cavity wounds and superficial and partial thickness burns.

Is Aquacel AG the same as alginate AG?

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.

What is the difference between Aquacel AG and AG advantage?

The unique Advantage formulation contains ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and benzethonium chloride (BeCl), two agents that enhance performance by providing more rapid and sustained antimicrobial activity within the dressing, as compared with AQUACEL Ag Extra dressing (without the Advantage Technology) and …

What is Aquacel AG good for?

Aquacel Ag® is intended for the management of a wide range of acute and chronic wounds, based on the clinical experience with Aquacel hydrofiber dressing. Various silver-impregnated wound dressings are available for the management of critically colonized and locally infected wounds.

How long can you use Aquacel AG for?

Aquacel Ag applied to heavily exuding or sloughy wounds may need replacing daily initially, but as healing progresses and the amount of exudate decreases, the interval between changes may be extended to up to 14 days in burns.

Does Aquacel AG need to be moistened?

If the wound bed is relatively dry, it is recommended that AQUACEL® Ag Dressing is placed in the wound and then moistened with sterile saline over the wound area only. The vertical absorption of the dressing will help to maintain the moist area over the wound only and reduce the risk of periwound maceration.

Is the dressing aquacel AG or ConvaTec a drug?

Antimicrobial activity against CA-MRSA and prevention of bio¬film reformation by AQUACEL® Ag+ Extra™ dressing. Scienti¬fic Background Report. WHRI3875 MA239, 2013, Data on file, ConvaTec Inc. *AQUACEL® Ag Advantage is not a drug. All anti-microbial activity occurs within the dressing.

What kind of technology does aquacel AG advantage use?

AQUACEL ® Ag Advantage incorporates two powerful technologies – Hydrofiber™ and MORE THAN SILVER™ – that work together synergistically to effectively manage biofilm within the dressing.

What does aquacel AG + extra dressing do for You?

Antimicrobial activity and prevention of bio¬film reformation by AQUACEL® Ag+ Extra™ dressing. Scienti¬fic Background Report. WHRI3857 MA236, 2013, Data on ¬ le, ConvaTec Inc. 16. Antimicrobial activity against CA-MRSA and prevention of bio¬film reformation by AQUACEL® Ag+ Extra™ dressing. Scienti¬fic Background Report.

What kind of skin care products does ConvaTec use?

Our Sensi-Care® Sting Free line includes adhesive releasers, removers and skin barrier products designed to protect at-risk skin from the damaging effects of adhesives, body waste and friction. ConvaTec is committed to helping you achieve the best possible outcomes for your facility and the patients in your care.