Kaltostat 5 x 5cm (10)

<P>&nbsp;Consists of an absorbent fibrous fleece composed of the sodium and calcium salts of alginic acid in the ratio of 80:20. <BR>&nbsp;Presented as a flat non-woven pad for application to surface wounds. <BR>&nbsp;Fibres absorb liquid and swell and calcium ions present in the fibre are partially replaced by sodium, causing the dressing to take on a gel-like appearance.<BR>&nbsp;This overlays the wound and provides a micro-environment that is believed to facilitate wound healing. <BR></P>