Silver Dressings
A silver dressing is extremely useful for treating chronic and acute wounds. The best thing about these dressing is that they are easier to apply. Moreover less frequent dressing changes are required. The silver dressings can effectively manage the excessive exudates. They even assist in the maintenance of moist wound environment. A silver dressing works well on burns as well. If they are applied to a wound caused by a surgical procedure the dressing is even effective in this situation.
The silver dressings perform the antimicrobial action on the target cells in a highly efficient way and they have a minimum risk of bacterial resistance. Moreover the antimicrobial action of silver wound dressing prevents the multiplication of micro-organisms. Another aim of these dressings is to prevent systemic spread. They also prevent infections. However, the key is that the dressing should be used in the right way to produce effective results. Another positive aspect is that these dressings do not make the bacteria resistant to the antibiotics. Moreover these dressings are a cost friendly solution. Only a small portion of the silver comes in contact with the wound site. The rest of the silver remains in the dressing and actually binds to the proteins of the wound.
If a wound is highly inflamed silver soothes down the inflammation and prevents it from worsening. Moreover silver does not only promote healing , but it can even deal with those bacteria, which usually do not respond to antibacterial agents.
Silver forms in dressings
Silver may be present in three basic forms in the dressing.
- Silver may be present as an organic complex.
- It may be present as an inorganic compound.
- The dressing may contain silver in the elemental form.
Component visibility
The components in the dressing may appear as follows.
- The components usually appear in the form of a coating.
- The effective components may be present in the structure of the dressing.
- The components may even exist as a combination of the coating and may also be present in the structure of the dressing.
The working of silver wound bandages
Silver is incorporated in the wound pad of the bandage. Moreover , the bandage is available in a variety of sizes. However, there is one precautionary measure and that is no ointment or spray should be used with the bandage as they can become a hindrance in the healing process. Silver deals with the wound in three perfect ways.
- It actually interacts with the cell membrane.
- Silver can successfully bind to the DNA cells.
- Moreover, it can successfully block the metabolism of the bacteria with ease.
No serious side affects
The silver wound treatment has no serious side effects. It may cause a discoloration of the skin, but it is reversible. These dressings have no toxic material and promote healing in the long run. Therefore silver antimicrobial dressings are highly recommended.
If one is uncertain to use a silver dressing he can readily get in touch with manufacturers and get the latest update. Moreover, they will give an insight regarding the product. This way the user would be able to use the dressing with a more positive point of view. Once he knows the working of the product he can be hopeful of better results.
