title: The role of topical silver preparations in wound healing.
abstract: Since ancient times, it has been known that silver reduces inflammation of wounds and promotes healing. Partially owing to concerns over bacterial resistance and a growing awareness of the deleterious effects of bacteria and their toxins on wound healing, a wide variety of silver products are now commercially available. This article reviews the effects of silver on wound bioburden and its role in the management of complex wounds.
authors.affiliation: Premier Health Solutions, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002, USA. ntomaselli@PremierHealthSolutions.com
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Tomaselli
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D012834:Silver / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D012834:Silver