
Silver antimicrobial dressings are an advanced wound care dressing for the treatment of infected wounds. A silver antimicrobial bandage is a wound dressing made with ionic silver. The ionic silver helps heal wounds faster than bandages without ionic silver. Silver dressings from Coloplast, ConvaTec, Medline and Molnlycke are available in our medical supply store.
The Medline Silvasorb sheet harnesses the ionic silver to provide broad spectrum antimicrobial action. This will not harm tissue cels. The silver is suspended in the sheet to control its release for up to seven days. Silvasorb sheet won't sting or stain your skin and is ideal for partial and full thickness wounds. Silvasorb also comes in a wound gel.
ConvaTec Aquacel Ag combines the gelling action of hydrofiber with ionic silver to kill pathogens within 30 minutes of contact, drawing the infection into the dressing and away from the wound. Coloplast Biatain Ag offers a superior coverage for wounds requiring heavy exudate management.
Mepilex Ag dressing from Molnlycke is also available. It is a comfortable silver dressing that is easy to use and can kill bacteria for up to seven days.