Silver Dressing

This reduces frequency of dressing change thus making these dressings cost effective.

Silver dressing. Silver impregnated dressings should not be used routinely for the management of uncomplicated ulcers. Due to the coronavirus outbreak worldwide global demand for some personal protective equipment ppe is exceeding supply. Silver dressings for wounds provide sustained release of silver over several days.

The silver is activated from the dressing to the wound s surface based on the amount of exudate and bacteria in the wound. The active agent silver ions are effective in killing microbes instantly by blocking the respiratory enzyme system whilst remaining non toxic to human tissue. In addition manufacturing of ppe and many other wound care and infection prevention products have been impacted by global response to coronavirus.

The medline optifoam silver antimicrobial foam dressing can be left in place for up to a week and may be used as a primary or secondary dressing. Silver dressings are wound coverings that have been infused with silver ions. Silver dressings used for centuries as a preservative for liquid storage and to treat and prevent wound infection silver dressings are potent anti microbials.

Silver ions exert an antimicrobial effect in the presence of wound exudate. These specialized bandages have proved to be highly effective at destroying some antibiotic resistant bacteria and other bacterial species prevalent in hospital settings. The volume of wound exudate as well as the presence of infection should be considered when selecting a silver containing dressing.