Algivon Plus Dressings for Exuding and Infected Wounds
Infection is a common side effect of wounds. They can release exudate, a combination of fluid and white blood cells that act as the body’s inflammatory response. It’s vital to mitigate these side effects in an infected wound. Algivon Plus dressings are designed for this specific purpose. Mentioned below is everything you need to know about this product.
How Algivon Plus dressings can help with infected wounds
Did you know that 8% of wounds can be infected? Even after a clean surgical procedure, wounds have a high risk of infection, especially in people above 60 years old. Furthermore, most wound infections result from bacterial colonisation, resulting in fever, oedema, erythema, and increased pain.
It’s possible to reduce the risk of infection with proper wound cleansing and treatment, incorporating topical antibiotics and antimicrobial wound dressings such as Algivon Plus.
Algivon Plus is made with alginate fibres and soaked with 100% Manuka honey. The alginate acts as an absorbent, soaking up exudates of up to 15 to 20 times their weight. In addition, alginate contains calcium ions, which interact with sodium ions in the wound. This reaction causes the dressing to swell, allowing it to partially dissolve into a gel.
Meanwhile, Manuka honey is a US FDA-approved wound treatment ingredient. Moreover, Manuka honey is widely used for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiviral properties, helping speed up the wound healing process, promoting tissue regeneration, and decreasing pain.
Algivon Plus dressings and other alginates can be applied on wounds that produce exudate or show signs of infection, such as:
- Cavity wounds
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Partial-thickness burns
- Pressure ulcers
- Post-operative wounds
- Trauma wounds
- Venous leg ulcers
The use of alginate dressings on wounds is very straightforward, involving the following steps:
- Clean the wound area with saline solution and pat it dry
- Place the alginate dressing on the wound
- Examine the wound daily for infections
- Change the bandage once every five to seven days or when exudate leaks from the edges
- Dampen the dressing with a saline solution before removing it to prevent damage to the wound bed
Algivon Plus dressings are suitable for a wide range of wounds, and you can purchase them from a reliable provider offering MHRA-licensed products in the UK and the world.
About The Author:
Wound-Care is a healthcare firm located in the UK that specialises in the distribution of wound-care products. All of our dressings come from MHRA-approved suppliers in the UK. We ship to hospitals and health clinics all around the world.