WOUND DRESSINGS: IONIC SILVER (SILVER DRESSING) -- APPLYING

Course overview

An ionic silver wound dressing (more commonly called a silver dressing) is impregnated with an immediate- and/or controlled-release silver compound that is thought to eradicate or prevent the growth of bacteria that cause infection. These dressings reduce wound bioburden and prevent or treat infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of how silver wound dressings can be used to promote wound healing. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.