Because an alginate is highly absorbent, it should not be used with dry wounds or wounds with minimal drainage; it could dehydrate the wound, delaying healing.
He was treated with domperidone, a compound alginate preparation, and feed supplements that contained glucose polymers.
This absorptive layer is made of material other than an alginate, foam, hydrocolloid, or hydrogel.
Treatment with moisture-retentive dressings consisted of either a hydrocolloid, an alginate, or sterile gauze.
Similar compounds, with the same possible adverse effects, are ammonium alginate, sodium alginate, and propylene glycol alginate.
Definition of alginate in US English:
alginate
nounˈaljəˌnātˈældʒəˌneɪt
Chemistry
A salt of alginic acid.
Example sentencesExamples
Treatment with moisture-retentive dressings consisted of either a hydrocolloid, an alginate, or sterile gauze.
Because an alginate is highly absorbent, it should not be used with dry wounds or wounds with minimal drainage; it could dehydrate the wound, delaying healing.
He was treated with domperidone, a compound alginate preparation, and feed supplements that contained glucose polymers.
Similar compounds, with the same possible adverse effects, are ammonium alginate, sodium alginate, and propylene glycol alginate.
This absorptive layer is made of material other than an alginate, foam, hydrocolloid, or hydrogel.