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Achieving maximum performance with calcium alginate/CMC with silver dressing* Linda Galvan, RN, BSN, CWOCN, APN, Andrea McIntosh, RN, BSN, CWOCN, APN, Chris Barkauskas, RN, BA, CWOCN, APN PURPOSE:.The purpose of these case studies is to assess the performance of calcium alginate/carboxymethlycellulose (CMC) with silver dressing* for the treatment of chronic wounds that are colonized or at high risk of infection OBJECTIVE:.Due to the influx of multiple silver dressings on the market, it is essential to evaluate the performance characteristics of these products. The performance characteristics evaluated for the calcium alginate/CMC with silver dressing* were: absorption, wear time, ease of application and removal, and wound healing outcomes Calcium alginate/CMC with silver dressing* is a highly absorptive non-woven pad composed of calcium alginate, CMC and ionic silver. The ionic silver component releases Silver ions in the presence of wound exudate over a period of up to 4 days OUTCOMES:.According to the case studies, the performance characteristics that were evaluated exceeded our criteria. The calcium alginate/CMC with silver dressing* is an effective bacterial barrier, highly absorptive and easy to apply and remove. Wear time ranged from 1 - 4 days dependent on wound type and amount of exudate. Excellent wound healing outcomes were achieved. The postitive results assure us that we should continue to use the calcium alginate/CMC with silver dressing* in our facility FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/DISCLOSURE:.Poster is sponsored and funded by Medline Industries, Inc. Mundelein, Illinois *Maxorb Extra Ag, Medline Industries, Inc. Mundelein, IL. Baranoski S, Ayello EA. Wound Care Essentials: Practice Principles. Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins, 2003 Ovington L. Bacterial toxins and wound healing. Ostomy Wound Manage. 2003;49(7A suppl):8Ð12 . |
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