Heal & Protect with Silver Dressings

1. Heal & Protect with Silver Dressings

2. Introduction Wound-care has a variety of silver dressings which are highly useful in wound management. They are used to treat infected wounds and can reduce the bacterial load in the wound. These dressings are effective and a useful addition to oral/intravenous antibiotic treatment and best for the patients with poor circulation.

3. How does it work? When Silver dressings come in contact with exudate, positive charged silver ions (Ag+) are released. The silver ions bind to bacterial cell membranes causing cell death. Silver exerts its antimicrobial action in the following ways:- • Silver ions are released into the wound upon contact with exudate and kill the bacteria • Exudate is absorbed into the dressing where the silver ions attack the bacteria.

4. When to Use it? Silver dressings are appropriate for wounds that are infected and are suitable for shallow or cavity wounds. They can be used on many wound types such as surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, leg ulcers , diabetic foot ulcers and burns.

5. Types of Silver dressings Allevyn Ag Adhesive , Mepilex Ag and Biatain Ag are all examples of Silver Foam Dressings. Melgisorb Ag , Silvercell and Sorbsan Silver are all examples of Silver Alginate dressings. Acticoat and Physiotulle Ag and both mesh dressings impregnated with silver. Actisorb Silver 220 is an activated charcoal dressing with silver to combat wound malodour and infection.

6. Contact Details We have established excellence in Hospital Management and Healthcare. Based in UK ,we deliver you the best services. Our Forte is in Wound Care supply that includes a wide range of dressings and wound care products. Available in different sizes, material and gel-formulas. All our dressings are sourced from bona fide MHRA licenced wholesalers in the UK. For further Queries , contact us on Email: info@aidability.com Telephone : 0845 900 1309 Address: Wound-care.co.uk Aidability Limited PO Box 482 Stanmore Middlesex HA7 9HA