ActivHeal® Alginate is manufactured by processing natural elements found in seaweed to produce felt and rope dressings.
The absorbent alginate fibres in the dressing, gel on contact with the wound fluid and gently conform to the wound surface. Alginates absorb exudate away from the wound whilst maintaining an ideal moist wound environment. The versatility of ActivHeal® Alginate dressing means that it conforms well to different shaped wounds and is ideal for difficult to dress areas such as cavity, to promote healing from within.

ActivHeal® Alginate is indicated for moderately to heavily exuding wounds that are granulating or with areas of slough4:
• Pressure ulcers
• Venous leg ulcers and arterial ulcers
• Diabetic ulcers
• Cavity wounds
• Graft wounds and Donor sites
• Post operative surgical wounds
• Superficial and partial thickness burns
• To control minor bleeding

References:
4. Morris C (2006) Wound management and dressing selection.