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The role of silver in wound healing.
- Source :
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British Journal of Nursing . 10/27/2005, Vol. 14 Issue 19, Supplement pS22-S28. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Bacteria present in wounds can have a negative impact on healing, so the increase in multi-resistant bacterial strains is a cause of concern for wound care. Silver has been demonstrated to have anti-microbial effects and has not as yet been shown to suffer from bacterial resistance, so an increasing number of manufacturers have launched wound care products utilising silver. A number of research studies have examined the effectiveness of silver-based products in reducing bacterial burden and treating wound infection. The general conclusion of these studies is that silver can be a useful tool in treating infected wounds, but the effectiveness of silver-based products is dependent upon the form of silver used and the delivery mechanism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09660461
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 19
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 18825156
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2005.14.Sup5.19954