Acticoat (Smith&Nephew Inc.) for Burn Wounds
Record ID 32011000785
English
Authors' objectives:
The clinical management of patients with burns is a challenge due to both the pain that the injuries inflict, and the high risk of wound infection, which is a significant source of morbidity and mortality.
As a result, a wide array of topical antimicrobials and dressings have been developed to prevent infection of burns and associated wounds. Silver has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, and is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Since the 1960s, silver-based creams and ointments have been a mainstay of burn care. However, they require frequent and painful dressing changes, which expose the wound to potential contaminants, and require skilled nursing time.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2011
URL for published report:
http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=11964
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Anti-Infective Agents, Local
- Bandages
- Polyesters
- Polyethylenes
- Silver
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2011 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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