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What is SilvaSorb good 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.
How often do you change silver dressing?
Silver dressings should only be prescribed as acute prescriptions and not added to a repeat prescription. A prescription for 5 dressings should be sufficient for the recommended maximum of 2 weeks treatment, allowing changing of dressings every 3 days.
What is silvasorb Silver Wound Gel?
SilvaSorb Silver Antimicrobial Wound Gel. Gel with ionic silver technology for sustained antimicrobial protection. Advanced fluid handling capable of donating or absorbing moisture. Nonstaining and gentle to healthy tissue. Viscous formulation remains in place in the wound up to three days.
What is silvasorb used for?
SilvaSorb® Antimicrobial Silver Dressing is indicated for partial- and full-thickness wounds such as pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, venous stasis ulcers and on acute wounds such as draining surgical wounds, lacerations, donor sites, first- and second-degree burns and abrasions.
What are the different types of silvasorb products?
To see product options, make selections below. SilvaSorb Silver Antimicrobial Wound Gel, Educational Packaging, 1.5 oz. SilvaSorb Silver Antimicrobial Wound Gel, Educational Packaging, 1.5 oz. SilvaSorb Silver Antimicrobial Wound Gel, Educational Packaging, 0.25 oz.
How long does silvasorb last?
Silvasorb is a controlled-release antimicrobial silver hydrogel. What that means is that Silvasorb is a gel that spreads easily and continuously releases silver. Depending on the wound, Silvasorb will work for three days before bandages need to be replaced. The dressing should not remain in place for longer than 3 days.