Tegagen alginate dressing for moderate to heavily exuding wounds.

Abstract

Traditionally known as 'the mariner's cure', alginates have been used as wound dressings for many years. Tegagen (formerly Tegagel) is an alginate dressing with improved performance from 3M. It is designed for a variety of wounds with moderate to high levels of exudate. Alginates are a very cost-effective treatment option for flat and cavity wounds of this type.

• Authors: C Williams
• Journal: British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing) (Br J Nurs) 1998 May 14-27 Vol. 7 Issue 9 Pg. 550-2 ISSN: 0966-0461 [Print] England
• PMID: 9735713 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Alginates
• Biocompatible Materials
• Hexuronic Acids
• Glucuronic Acid

Topics

• Alginates (economics, therapeutic use)
• Bandages (economics)
• Biocompatible Materials (economics, therapeutic use)
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Exudates and Transudates
• Glucuronic Acid
• Hexuronic Acids
• Humans
• Wound Healing
• Wounds and Injuries (therapy)