What do you use SilvaSorb gel for?

What do you use SilvaSorb gel for?

In addition to SilvaSorb Gel, SilvaSorb comes in a variety of formats for optimal use in the management of a range of wound types such as pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers, skin tears, first and second degree burns, grafted wounds and donor sites, surgical wounds, lacerations and abrasions.

Is SilvaSorb gel good for open wounds?

SilvaSorb® Gel Uses gentle non-staining ionic silver technology. SilvaSorb® Gel is indicated for use on pressure injuries, partial- and full-thickness wounds, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, graft wounds and donor sites, first- and second-degree burns, surgical wounds, skin tears, lacerations, and abrasions.

What are hydrogel sheets used for?

Hydrogel sheets are indicated for use as a primary dressing in the treatment of minimally draining partial- and full-thickness wounds such as stage II-IV pressure ulcers, deep wounds, minor burns, infected wounds, dermal ulcers, skin tears, donor sites, radiation dermatitis and wounds with necrosis or slough.

What type of dressing is SilvaSorb?

SilvaSorb® Antimicrobial Silver Dressing. SilvaSorb® Antimicrobial Silver Dressing features a hydrogel sheet with silver that combines controlled-release ionic silver with advanced fluid management. Effective antimicrobial protection for up to 7 days.

How often do you apply SilvaSorb Gel?

Frequency of Dressing Change Silver gel provides sustained antimicrobial release for up to 3 days. Change the cover dressing as required.

Is SilvaSorb the same as Silvadene?

Findings demonstrated that the use of SilvaSorb Gel was associated with less pain and greater patient satisfaction when compared with Silvadene.

Is hydrogel good for wounds?

When used as a wound dressing, hydrogel not only forms a physical barrier and removes excess exudate but also provides a moisture environment that promotes the wound healing process. Additionally, hydrogel can perfectly fill irregularly shaped wounds and deal with deep bleeding efficiently.

Is SilvaSorb Gel A hydrogel?

Some currently available silver hydrogels include SilvaSorb® (Medline), Elta Silver Gel® (Elta Skin and Wound Care), Silver Shield® and Silver-Sept® (Anacapa Technologies), Gentell® Silver Hydrogel (Gentell), DermaSyn/Ag® (DermaRite Industries), SilverMed® (MPM Medical, Inc.), ReliaMed Silver Hydrogel (ReliaMed), and …

Can hydrogel be used on open wounds?

Hydrogels are generally chosen for their ability to rehydrate a dry, necrotic, or sloughy wound (Figures 2a–2b) to encourage autolytic debridement. They can also be used on wounds in which a loss of moisture due to dressing materials has reduced wound bed cellular activity.