title: Understanding wound dressings: alginates.
abstract: A variety of wound dressing groups is currently available on prescription. In a series of six articles, Jacqui Fletcher looks at the different groups of dressings, their composition, and indications for use. This first article looks at alginates. The second article in the series discusses foam dressings, and will appear in the Wound Care Supplement of 7 June.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Hertfordshire.
authors.forename: Jacqui
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fletcher
mesh_terms: D000464:Alginates / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001458:Bandages / Q000592:standards / Q000600:supply & distribution; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D006801:Humans; D017592:Skin Care / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006113:United Kingdom; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D000464:Alginates