Neptune Pad ® Compared to Conventional Manual Compression

The Neptune Pad ® (Biotronik GmbH \& Co. KG, Berlin, Germany) is a soft and hydrophilic wound dressing, which has been developed to accelerate local hemostasis, reduce compression times, enable early ambulation and minimize the risk for bleeding complications. Neptune Pad ® consists of calcium alginate, which is cationically charged and exerts potent procoagulant properties.

The most common technique for puncture site management is manual compression. This technique requires an extended pressure on the puncture site, and after achievement of hemostasis a pressure bandage is applied for several hours at bed rest.