Alginate Dressing Cutimed® 4 X 4 Inch Square Calcium Sodium Alginate SterileMaintains a moist environment Fast gelling A calcium sodium alginate (80% calcium and 20% sodium) made out of natural seaweed The alginate component enables the dressing to absorb up to 20 times its own weight in exudate Has haemostatic properties due to calcium ion release from the alginate dressing in contact with body fluids Reduces risk of maceration only one layer of exudate is maintained at the wound surface but excess exudate is absorbed Helps