Askina® Calgitrol® Thin

Silver alginate dressings

Askina® Calgitrol® Thin is a thin sterile layer of ionic silver alginate matrix that that in the presence of wound exudate gels to form a moist wound environment conducive to natural healing conditions.

Advantages

• Tolerable(2)
• Easy to apply, no special skills or equipment required(1)
• No activation needed: ready to use(1)
• Helps prevent contamination from external bacteria(1)
• Can be left in place for several days until secondary dressing requires changing(1)
• Can be cut to size, if needed, before removing the protective films(1)
• Suitable for cavity wounds
• Available in the following sizes : 5x5cm , 10x10cm ,10x20cm,20x20cm,20x40cm

Indication

For the management of

• Partial to full thickness wounds
• Stage I-IV pressure ulcers
• Venous ulcers
• Second degree burns
• Donor sites

It is indicated for external use only and may be used in the management of infected wounds under medical supervision at the discretion of the physician.