Are the Vive Care silver alginate dressings self-adhesive?
Our Vive Care silver alginate dressing pads are not self-adhesive and must be secured with medical tape, bandages or other dressings.
How often should I change my silver alginate dressing?
Silver alginate dressing pads should be changed daily to promote healing and prevent contamination.
Am I suppose to use ointment with these calcium alginate wound dressings?
Because the calcium alginate dressing pad creates a moist, healing environment it is not necessary to use ointment or cream before covering the wound.
Will the Vive Care silver alginate dressing help in removing slough from a wound?
Yes, silver alginate dressing aid in autolytic debridement, softening and removing slough.
Are the silver wound dressings latex-free?
Yes, the medical-grade silver wound dressings are latex-free.
Which side of the silver dressing pad goes against the wound?
Either side of the silver dressing pad can be placed against the wound, overlapping the edges of the wound for complete protection.
How big are the sterile calcium wound dressings?
The Vive Care calcium alginate dressings measure 4” by 4”.
Can I trim the silver alginate gauze pads?
Yes! The Vive Care silver alginate gauze pads may be trimmed for a more comfortable fit.
How many silver alginate dressing pads are in each package?
The silver alginate wound dressings include 10 individually wrapped dressing pads.