• Step 1: Cleanse the wound in accordance with normal procedures.
• Step 2: Choose a dressing which is slightly larger than the wound and place it in intimate contact with the wound base, ensuring the entire
surface is covered.
• Step 3: Apply using an appropriate dressing technique.
• Step 4: Cover with an appropriate retention dressing. Wound exudate will evaporate from the gel surface; the secondary dressing should
not hinder this evaporative process where exudate is heavy.
• Step 5: Generally dressings should be changed daily in heavily draining wounds,
Reducing to twice weekly (or weekly) as healing proceeds.
• Step 6: To remove Pharma-Algi®, use tweezers, forceps or a gloved hand to gently lift the dressing away – The dressing may adhere if used
on a very lightly exuding wound. Removal of the dressing is facilitated by saturating the wound with saline.