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Types of Bandages and Dressings
Types of Bandages and Dressings
Alginate dressings. These are derived from Collagen dressings. These are made from
brown seaweed and contain calcium collagen, a protein obtained from cowhide,
alginate, which turns into a sodium alginate cattle tendons, or birds. They are available
gel when it comes in contact with wound as particles or gels.
fluid. They are available as pads or ropes.