Silver dressings: more evidence is needed to support their widespread clinical use

J Wound Care. 2009 Feb;18(2):77-8.

Abstract

Anecdotal and clinical evidence suggests that silver dressings have a role to play in controlling local wound infection, but there is very little high-quality evidence to inform their use. Well-designed trials are needed to fill this evidence gap.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / therapeutic use*
  • Bandages* / standards
  • Benchmarking
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Humans
  • Infection Control
  • Patient Selection
  • Research Design
  • Silver Compounds / therapeutic use*
  • Skin Care / instrumentation
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Wound Healing
  • Wound Infection / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local
  • Silver Compounds