Kaltostat consists of an absorbent fibrous fleece composed of the sodium
and calcium salts of alginic acid in the ratio of 80:20. The dressing
is presented as a flat non-woven pad for application to surface wounds.
In the presence of exudate or other body fluids containing sodium ions,
the 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. This overlays the wound and provides a micro-
environment that is believed to facilitate wound healing. Kaltostat is
indicated as a primary dressing for the management of heavily exuding
wounds including chronic wounds such as leg ulcers (venous arterial and
diabetic), pressure sores, fungating carcinomas, and acute wounds such
as donor sites, abrasions, lacerations and post surgical wounds.
Although there are no known contra-indications to the use of Kaltostat
the dressing will be of little value if applied to wounds that are very
dry, or covered with hard black necrotic tissue. Product manufacturer
and packagingmay vary.

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