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What should I do when there is no Flaminal® Hydro left on the wound and alginate flakes can be observed?

April 26, 2017alginate flakes flaminal® Hydro Left WOUND

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What should I do when there is no Flaminal® Hydro left on the wound and alginate flakes can be observed?

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The wound is very dry and therefore even the low concentration of alginate in Flaminal® Hydro is drying out. Replace the Flaminal® Hydro and cover with a dressing which will reduce evaporation, e.g. a film or hydrocolloid.