Silver dressings are antimicrobial wound dressings that release silver ions to reduce bacterial load in wounds where infection is present or a concern. They are available in foam, alginate and other formats. EMIS+ supplies silver wound dressings in Singapore.
When silver dressings are used
Silver dressings are typically used for a defined period on critically colonised or locally infected wounds, then reviewed — they are not intended for indefinite use on clean, healing wounds. Use under the guidance of a doctor or wound nurse, and seek review if signs of infection spread.
