A randomized study to compare calcium sodium alginate fibre with two commonly used materials for packing after nasal surgery

Abstract

A prospective randomized study was undertaken to compare the qualities of calcium sodium alginate (Kaltostat), trousered paraffin gauze, and glove finger packs as nasal packing material following the operation of partial inferior turbinectomy. All three types of packing material were found to be similarly effective in preventing bleeding whilst the packs were in situ. Calcium sodium alginate (Kaltostat) was associated with significantly less bleeding on pack removal than the other two packing materials. Further, irrespective of the material used, leaving the packs in situ for 48 hours produced significantly less bleeding than when they were removed after 24 hours.

Clinical Trial Comparing 3 Different Wound Dressings for the Management of Partial-Thickness Skin Graft Donor Sites

“…[11][12][13] We believe that the more rapid healing among subjects managed by bovine collagen calcium-alginate dressing covered with a transparent film dressing was partially attributable to collagen fibers that result in platelet aggregation, combined with low collagen antigenicity that reduced the formation of antibodies. [14][15][16] The saline-soaked rayon dressing was easily applied intraoperatively and the independent observers reported no donor site infections during data collection. However, control group subjects reported greater intensity based on VAS and BPI (Figure 4), and they required more analgesic medications based on results of the IPM.…”

A randomized trial of Rapid Rhino Riemann and Telfa nasal packs following endoscopic sinus surgery

“…Packs with procoagulative properties have been proposed. Sirimanna et al ., 14 in a trial involving 92 patients, compared calcium sodium alginate fibre (Kaltostat), trousered paraffin gauze (Jelonet) and glove finger packs following inferior turbinectomy. Kaltostat releases calcium ions, which stimulate both platelet aggregation and whole blood coagulation.…”

The novel alginate/N‐succinyl‐chitosan antibacterial blend fibers

“…3 Because of the release of calcium ions from alginate dressings in contact with body fluids, alginate dressings have also been reported to reduce bleeding during various surgical interventions. 4 Calcium alginate dressings have been successfully applied to cleanse a wide variety of secreting lesions. The high absorption is achieved via strong hydrophilic gel formation.…”