1-Haemostatic effect: due to calcium – sodium ions exchange where calcium ions are donated to the wound which is vital factor for the clotting process.

2-High Absorption capacity: absorb wound exudates and locks it inside the formed gel so prevents skin maceration.

3-Moist wound environment: Upon contact with wound exudates, it rapidly gels which overlays the wound and provides a moist micro-environment that promotes healing and formation of granulation tissue.

4-Conformable and soft: conforms to wound contours.

5-Atraumatic Dressing removal: gel formation prevents adherence of the dressing to the newly formed tissues.

6-Unique Integrity: allowing removal of the dressing as one piece.

Are used for catheter and cannula fixation and stop bleeding.

• Do not use on patients with a known allergy to alginates.
• Do not use on dry or necrotic tissues.
• It is not intended to be used as a surgical sponge or to achieve haemostasis in heavily bleeding wounds.
• When used on infected wounds, the infection should be inspected and treated in accordance with local clinical protocol.
• If the dressing is not easily removed, moisten it with saline, and then remove.
• The dressing may adhere if used on very lightly exuding wounds.