Convatec KALTOSTAT® Calcium Sodium Alginate Dressing

2 gm - 5 per box
HCPCS: A6199
KALTOSTAT^® Calcium Sodium Alginate dressing is indicated for moderately to highly exuding chronic and acute wounds, and for wounds with minor bleeding.

Indications

Under the supervision of a health care professional, use Kaltostat Wound Dressing to manage external wounds such as:

leg ulcers (venous stasis ulcers, arterial ulcers and leg ulcers of mixed aetiology) diabetic ulcers and pressure ulcers (partial and full thickness);
donor sites, surgical woudns left to heal by secondary intent, traumatic wounds.

Kaltostat Wound Dressing may also be used in:

the local management of bleeding wounds: lacerations, abrasions, nose bleeds, dental extractions, and after surgical wound debridement
exudate absorption in oncology wounds: fungating cutaneous tumors, cutaneous metastasis and Kaposi's sarcoma.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
1. Wound Site Preparation and Cleansing

Before applying Kaltostat Wound Dressing, cleanse the areas with an appropriate wound cleanser.

2. Dressing Preparation and Application

Kaltostat Wound Dressing should be trimmed to the exact size of the wound avoiding any overlap onto the surrounding skin.
For heavily exuding wounds, Kaltostat Wound Dressing should be applied dry onto the wound. An appropriate secondary dressing should be used to secure Kaltostat Wound Dressing in place.
For lightly exuding wounds, Kaltostat Wound Dressing should be placed on the wound and moistened with sterile normal saline. An appropriate secondary dressing should be used to secure it.
When using Kaltostat ribbon in deep cavity wounds, leave at least 2.5 cm or 1 inch outside the wound for easy retrieval.

3. Dressing Change and Removal

On heavily exuding wounds, change the Kaltostat Wound Dressing when strike-through of the secondary dressing occurs or whenever good clinical practice dictates.
Removal should be trouble free on heavily exuding wounds. Kaltostat Wound Dressing will gel at the wound/dressing interface and lift away.
Removal from lightly exuding wounds may be assisted by saturating the dressing with sterile normal saline.
Cleanse the wound site with an appropriate wound cleanser before applying a new dressing.
As with any dressing, Kaltostat Wound Dressing should be removed from the wound and the wound cleansed at appropriate intervals.

4. Bleeding Wounds

Apply Kaltostat Wound Dressing to the affected area to control minor bleeding. Remove when the bleeding has stopped. Do not leave the dressing in place for more than 7 days.