Documented haemostatic effect^1,2

• Biatain® Alginate has documented haemostatic effect, i.e. ability to arrest blood flow in minor bleedings.^1,2

Recommended for cavity filling³

• The design and the structural integrity of the dressing allow you to cut the dressing and make it fit to wounds of many sizes, shapes and depths.
• On contact with wound exudate Biatain® Alginate converts to a soft, cohesive gel that provides an optimal moist wound healing environment.⁴

High dressing integrity⁵ and reduced risk of leakage and maceration

• The high dressing integrity allows for one-piece removal with minimal pain and trauma.⁵
• The gel formation which locks exudate inside the gel, prevent leakage that can cause maceration of the periwound skin.

Usage

Biatain® Alginate can be used on moderate to high exuding partial to full thickness wounds. Biatain® Alginate may assist in supporting the control of minor bleeding in superficial wounds. Biatain Alginate can be used with compression therapy. Biatain® Alginate should not be used on dry or lightly exuding wounds or to control heavy bleeding. Biatain® Alginate is indicated for pressure ulcers, venous and arterial leg ulcers, diabetic ulcers, cavity wounds, lacerations, skin abrasions, graft and donor sites, post operative surgical wounds and superficial and partial thickness burns. Please see complete product Instructions for Use for proper product usage.

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_{1. Segal et al. Journal of Biomaterials Applications 1998;249.}

_{2. Elalamy & Robert. Poser CPC 2007.}

_{3. http://www.worldwidewounds.com/1998/june/Alginates-FAQ/alginates-questions.html}

_{4. Timmons. Professional Nurse 1999;14(7)}

_{5. Thomas et al. www.dressings.org/TechnicalPublications/PDF/Coloplast-Dressings-Testing-2003-2004.pdf.}