Medline Maxorb Extra Cmc/Alginate Dressings Features
- Highly absorbent: It is more absorbent than other alginate dressings
- Fluid will not wick laterally: Wound exudate mixes with Maxorb Extra to form a gel that will not wick out, reducing the potential for damage to peri-wound skin
- Superior gelling and fluid handling: The presence of CMC improves the gelling and fluid-handling ability as well as adds improved wet strength
- Single-use only
- Improved gelling capability
- It can be used as a primary dressing
- Can be used for all wound depths, moderate/heavy drainage
- Easy dressing changes: Simple, one-piece removal eases dressing changes
- Wick fluid vertically to help prevent peri-wound skin maceration
- Dressing type: Calcium Alginate
- Latex Free
- Remains intact when wet
Maxorb Alginate Dressings Data Sheet
What to buy with Maxorb Extra Wound Dressings
- Medline Stratasorb Composite Island Dressing
- Medline Sterile Bordered Gauze Adhesive Island Wound Dressing
How to use Medline Extra CMC/Alginate Sheets?
How to Prep for Medline Maxorb Extra CMC Dressings?
- Cleanse wound environment using an appropriate wound cleanser
- Ensure the skin surrounding the wound is dry and apply appropriate skin prep, as preferred
How to apply Maxorb CMC/Alginate Sheet Dressings?
- Remove the dressing from the package
- Apply the dressing to the wound, covering all areas of the wound with a slight overlap to peri-wound skin. For deep wounds, loosely fill the wound
- Cover with an appropriate secondary dressing
Maxorb Extra Absorbency Comparison:
Maxorb Extra CMC Dressing Change Frequency
- May be left in place for up to 7 days
- Dressing change frequency will depend on the amount of drainage
Contraindications –
- Individuals with a known sensitivity to alginates
- To control heavy bleeding
- Third-degree burns
- Dry or lightly draining wounds
- As a surgical sponge
