Silver-containing foam dressings with Safetac: a review of the scientific and clinical data

Abstract

Phil Davies has more than 25 years of experience of working in healthcare-related industries. During that time, he has authored and contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and conference presentations (oral and poster) relating to wound care and other areas of healthcare. Phil was awarded a BSc (Hons) Medical Cell Biology and Biochemistry by the University of Liverpool (United Kingdom) in 1989.Sara McCarty was awarded her BSc (Hons) in biomedical sciences in 2008 by the University of Chester, UK. Since then, Sara has gained research experience in the field of wound healing. As a medical writer, she has also authored and contributed to a number of peer-reviewed journal articles and conference presentations. In 2014, she was awarded a PhD in the role and control of matrix metalloproteases in cutaneous wound healing.Kristina Hamberg has over 10 years of experience of working with the design and development of wound care products, particularly those with antimicrobial properties. During that time, she has become an expert within the areas of microbiology and test method development, as well as infection prevention. Kristina was awarded her MSc in food science in 1997 from the University of Kalmar, Sweden, and in 2002 she was awarded a PhD for microbiological evaluation of novel technologies for food preservation by Chalmers Technical University, Gothenburg, Sweden.How to cite this document: Davies, P., McCarty, S., Hamberg, K. Silver-containing foam dressings with Safetac: a review of the scientific and clinical data. J Wound Care 2017; 26: 6 (Suppl. 1), S1-S32. Conclusion S24 References S27Downloaded from magonlinelibrary.com by 054

Selection of Appropriate Wound Dressing for Various Wounds

“…Foam dressings provide thermal insulation and maintain moisture to the wound, and prevent damage to the wound at the time of removal. These dressings may also be used as secondary dressings with hydrogel or alginate dressings, in conjunction with a topical antimicrobial agent for infected wounds (Davies et al, 2017)Moreover, polyaniline/polyurethane foam dressing carried an anti-biofilm lichen metabolite usnic acid indicated an improved antibiofilm activity of conducting polymer (dos Santos et al, 2018).…”

Glycerol–Silicone Membranes for Sustained and Controlled Topical Delivery of Antimicrobial and Pain‐Relief Drugs

“…In this test, no growth of the investigated bacteria (Acinetobacter baumannii) was observed in the presence of the Mepilex samples, indicating successful inhibition similar to that reported in previous studies using liquid-based assays. [49] This suggests that excessive amounts of water-based media are required to extract or activate the antimicrobial silver from the Mepilex dressing in order to trigger the inhibition of bacterial growth. The investigated Mepilex dressing is composed of a drug-containing absorbent foam coated with a porous adhesive.…”

Studying the healing and long-term outcomes of two partial thickness wound models using different wound dressings

“…Mepilex® Ag can absorb about 10 times its own weight [89], as is seen also with Allevyn® . The silver component is active for up to seven days, enabling its use without the need for daily dressing changes [101]. With the aim of lowering the bacterial burden in burn wounds and thereby stimulate healing this antimicrobial dressing was selected in Study IV.…”