WOUND DRESSINGS: ALGINATE ABSORPTIVE -- APPLYING

Course overview

Alginate absorptive dressings (AADs) are used to protect and drain wounds with a moderate to heavy amount of exudate. These dressings are made of calcium alginate fibers that absorb serous and exudative drainage and expand to create a soft, hydrophilic gel when exposed to a moist wound surface. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of how AADs can be used to promote wound healing. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.