SilvaSorb Gel is the first product that combines a hydrogel’s ability to maintain a moist wound-healing environment with the benefits of sustained release antimicrobial silver for helping heal chronic wounds and reducing infection. SilvaSorb Gel is another novel product developed for Medline by AcryMed, Inc.

Is hydrogel and SilvaSorb the same?

SilvaSorb Gel is the first product that combines a hydrogel’s ability to maintain a moist wound-healing environment with the benefits of sustained release antimicrobial silver for helping heal chronic wounds and reducing infection. SilvaSorb Gel is another novel product developed for Medline by AcryMed, Inc.

What is SilvaSorb used for?

SilvaSorb® Gel Uses gentle non-staining ionic silver technology. SilvaSorb® Gel is indicated for use on pressure ulcers, 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 kind of dressing is SilvaSorb?

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 seven days.

What is silver wound gel used for?

DermaSyn/Ag Antibacterial Silver Wound Gel is a water-based gel wound dressing for use in the management of first and second degree burns, wounds such as stasis ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, lacerations, abrasions, skin tears, surgical incision sites, device insertion site wounds, graft sites, and donor …

Is Silvadene the same as SilvaSorb?

The reduction of pain and improved overall patient satisfaction with the use of SilvaSorb Gel compared with Silvadene indicates an important role for SilvaSorb Gel in treatment of partial-thickness burns in a pediatric population.

What is silver hydrogel?

Silver Hydrogel. An opaque, amorphous hydrogel that combines the clinical benefits of the standard hydrogel along with silver (Ag ions) which is a broad spectrum anti-microbial with a fast kill rate. It has been shown to maintain a high level of antimicrobial effectiveness for up to 3 days.

Is Silvadene and SilvaSorb the same?

What are the side effects of SilvaSorb Gel?

Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

How use SilvaSorb dressing?

How to apply SilvaSorb Gel:

  1. Clean and dry the wound area with saline or wound cleanser. ​
  2. Apply a 1/8-1/4 inch layer of SilvaSorb Gel to the wound area. ​
  3. Cover the wound with an appropriate dressing such as dry gauze and roller gauze to secure the dressings in place.

Is silver wound gel good?

Silver has been an effective agent with documented efficacy against wide spectrum of bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. [1] Recently, many silver-based preparations are available for effective management of wounds.

Does silver gel heal wounds?

For clean wounds and closed surgical incisions, silver confers no benefit. The ideal silver formulations are nanocrystalline silver and silver-coated polyurethane sponge for negative-pressure wound therapy. Silver sulfadiazine impairs wound healing.

How long should silver dressings be used for?

It is recommended that silver dressings are used for 2 weeks in the first instance to assess effectiveness for the patient and wound. After 2 weeks, reassess the wound. If there are still signs of infection, continue and reassess every 2 weeks, documenting outcome and decision to continue.

How does silvasorb work?

Silvasorb harnesses the power of ionic silver. This wound gel releases silver at a controlled level for broad spectrum antimicrobial action, without harming tissue cells. The ionic silver is suspended in the Silvasorb gel to control its release for up to three days.

What is silvasorb wound gel?

Medline Silvasorb – Hydrogel Silver Antimicrobial Wound Gel is a wound dressing for lightly draining wounds that are in need of an antimicrobial barrier. Silvasorb harnesses the power of ionic silver.

What is silvasorb dressing?

This hydrogel dressing offers antimicrobial protection over abroad spectrum of bacteria and fungi, including MRSA and VRE. Silvasorb works well for both partial and full thickness wounds. Tube Size : 0.25 oz, 1 1/2 oz, 3 oz.

Do silver-hydrogel Catheters reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections?

The use of silver-hydrogel urinary catheters resulted in a nonsignificant reduction in catheter-associated UTIs and a modest cost-saving. The use of silver-hydrogel urinary catheters resulted in a nonsignificant reduction in catheter-associated UTIs and a modest cost-saving.