Features: Hollister CalciCare Calcium Alginate Dressing with Silver 2" x 2", Antimicrobial, Sterile CalciCare Calcium Alginate Dressings are significantly more absorbent so you need to change them less often. That means less trauma for the patient and reduced nursing time. Effective antimicrobial agent. Silver release may help reduce infection. High absorption dressing for highly exuding wounds; creates moist wound environment conducive to healing. Releases silver ions in the presence of wound fluid. Indicated for full-thickness wounds. Easy to use because it remains intact when saturated; dressing can be removed in one piece. Cost effective. Absorbs more exudate thereby reducing the number of dressing changes and nursing time.