Description
COALGAN Sterile hemostatic wick or pad composed of Calcium Alginate (CA ++). 100% of vegetable origin.
Coalgan Wicks is effective in patients with congenital or acquired hemostasis disorders (taking antiplatelet drugs, anti-vitamin K or heparin).
Colgan is used in children, pregnant women and adulthood.
Haemostasis
- nosebleeds
- Skin bleeding: cuts, abrasions, puncture points
- Oral bleeding
- Dental extraction
Healing
- Skin wounds ≤ 8 cm2: surgical wounds, traumatic wounds (abrasions, cuts, scrapes, open blisters, superficial burns)
Using advice
Nosebleeds
Lean your head forward. Blow your nose to remove clots.
Tear the sachet of Coalgan along the dotted lines, twist Coalgan to obtain a compact wick (Coalgan must be moistened with a solution of 0.9% NaCl to facilitate its introduction into the nostril).
Introduce Coalgan. Pinch both nostrils for 10 min.
Leave Coalgan in place for 30 minutes then use the bag to throw it away
Skin bleeding (cuts, abrasions, ...)
Cleanse the wound with soap and water or physiological saline (0.9% NaCl).
Apply Coalgan to the lesion and remove Coalgan when the bleeding has stopped.
Oral bleeding
Apply Coalgan to the lesion and remove it when the bleeding stops.
Composition
Plant-based calcium alginate fibers