Kalginate, by DeRoyal, is uniquely thicker and more substantial than other alginate dressings. Kalginate has a heavy, dense denier fiber that transforms into a fibrous gel as it soaks the wound exudate. This feature gives it the ability to lock in twice the amount of exudate than a typical gauze packing strip.
Kalginate dressings come packaged sterile and are non-woven. They are to be used as a primary dressing and will rest directly against an open wound to take in the oozing exudate. They treat stage II to stage IV wounds as well as second-degree burns and diabetic ulcers. They are good to be used in conjunction with a cover dressing such as the DeRoyal Covaderm Plus barrier dressing to cover and seal the wound.
The following are wound indications that may be ideal for Kalginate dressing:
Dreaing Wounds and Exudating Lesions.
Dermal Ulcers and Leg Ulcers
Partial and Full Thickness Wounds
Stage II, III, and IV Wounds
Abdominal Wounds
Infected and Non-Infected Wounds
Superficial Wounds
Laceration, Cuts, and Abrasions
Pressure Ulcers and Diabetic Ulcers
Second Degree Burns and Donor Sites
Kalginate Application
Irrigate wound with a sterile saline.
Pack Kalginate into the wound -- pack loosely if the wound is deep.
Cover the packed wound with an absorptive dressing such as Coverderm Plus Adhesive, or another barrier wound dressing, Non-Adherent Wound Dressing or foam dressing if necessary.
Change Kalginate when the outer dressing is saturated (heavy draining wounds may need daily changing).
Kalginate Features and Benefits
The dressing absorbs a large amount of wound exudate.
The dressing turns to a stable gel as it is moisted by the drainage.
It is a primary wound dressing.
It can slow or stop weeping, oozing wounds.
The dressing treats stage II to stage IV wounds.
Kalginate Specifications
Manufacturer Numbers:46-801
Manufacturer: DeRoyal
Size: 4 Inches x 4 Inches
Primary Dressing
Made in the USA
HCPCS: A6196
