title: Assessment and management of wound infection: the role of silver.
abstract: The appropriate selection of anti-microbial dressings has become an increasing challenge within clinical practice with an increasing array of dressing availability. A major area of growth has been in dressings containing silver. This article will discuss the rationale for use of silver dressings in the context of wound bed preparation, and offers guidance on their selection and appropriate use.
authors.affiliation: University of Worcester, Worcester, UK. jackies_h@btopenworld.com
authors.forename: Jackie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stephen-Haynes
authors.forename: Louise
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Toner
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001458:Bandages; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods; D006097:Granulation Tissue; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011091:Polyesters / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011095:Polyethylenes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012837:Silver Sulfadiazine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D014945:Wound Healing; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: C117408:Acticoat; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D011091:Polyesters; D011095:Polyethylenes; D012837:Silver Sulfadiazine