Are silver products safe and effective for chronic wound management?

Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing

Volumn 33, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 469-477

  Bolton, Laura ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY   (United States)

^b NONE   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

EID: 33845488171     PISSN: 10715754     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00152192-200609000-00003     Document Type: Article

References (37)

1. Lansdown ABG, Williams A. How safe is silver in wound care? J Wound Care. 2004;13(4):131-136.
2. Modak SM, Fox CL, Jr. Binding of silver sulfadiazine to the cellular components of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Biochem Pharmacol. 1973;22(19):2391-2404.
3. Lansdown ABG. Silver I: its antibacterial properties and mechanism of action. J Wound Care. 2002;11(4):125-130.
4. Moyer CA, Brentano L, Gravens DL, Margrat HW, Monafo WW. Treatment of large human burns with 0.5% silver nitrate solution. Arch Surg. 1965;90(June):812-867.
5. Fox CL Jr., Rappole BW, Stanford W. Control of Pseudomonas infection in burns by silver sulfadiazine. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1969;128(5):1021-1026.
6. Hermans MHE, Bolton LL. Clinical consultation: how do we manage critically colonized wounds? Rehabil Nurs. 2004;29(6): 187-194.
7. Hurlow J. Silver is still confusing. Ostomy/Wound Manage. 2006;52(4):14, 16.
8. Munter KC, Beele H, Russell L, et al. Effect of a sustained silver-releasing dressing on ulcers with delayed healing: the CONTOP study. J Wound Care. 2006;15(5):199-206.
9. Meaume S, Vallet D, Morere MN, Teot L. Evaluation of a silver-releasing hydroalginate dressing in chronic wounds with signs of local infection. J Wound Care. 2005;14(10):41.1-419; Erratum in: J Wound Care. 2005;14(10):479.
10. Jorgensen B, Price P, Andersen KF, et al. The silver-releasing foam dressing, Contreet Foam, promotes faster healing of critically colonized venous leg ulcers: a randomized, controlled trial. Int Wound J. 2005;2(1):64-73.
11. Jude E, Apelqvist I, Spraul M, Martini J. Prospective randomized controlled study of non-ischaemic diabetic foot ulcers dressed with Hydrofiber containing ionic silver or calcium alginate dressings. Diabetes Med. In Press.
12. Sibbald RG, Armstrong DG, Reyzelman A, Veves A. Prospective, randomized, open-label, comparative study of Hydrofiber dressing with silver and saline-moistened gauze in the management of diabetic foot ulcers. Proceedings of the Canadian Association of Wound Care. Montreal, November 12-15, 2005.
13. Coutts P, Sibbald RG. The effect of a silver-containing Hydrofiber dressing on superficial wound bed and bacterial balance of chronic wounds. Int Wound J. 2005;2(4):348-356.
14. Proceedings of the 19th Annual Symposium for Advanced Wound Care, San Antonio, TX, April 30-May 3, 2006, P S144, Poster # 295.
15. Hermans MHE. Management of skin ulcers with Hydrofiber dressing with silver: an analysis of interim data. Proceedings 17th Annual Symposium for Advanced Wound Care. Lake Buena Vista, FL, May 2-5, 2004.
16. Jorgensen B, Bech-Thomsen N, Grenov B, Gottrup F. Effect of a new silver dressing on chronic venous leg ulcers with signs of critical colonization. J Wound Care 2006;153:97-100.
17. Karlsmark T, Agerslev RH, Bendz SH, Larsen JR, Roed-Petersen J, Andersen KE. Clinical performance of a new silver dressing, Contreet Foam for chronic exuding venous leg ulcers. J Wound Care. 2003;12(9):351-354.
18. + venous stasis wound with combination PDGF and collagen/cellulose/ silver dressings. Proceedings of the 19th Annual Symposium for Advanced Wound Care. San Antonio, TX, April 30-May 3, 2006, P S90, Poster # 187.
19. Rayman G, Rayman A, Baker NR, et al. Sustained silver-releasing dressing in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. Br J Nurs. 2005; 14(2):109-114.
20. Bohanon C, Bliesmer M, Anderson S, Smayling M. A retrospective chart review study comparing healing rates of chronic diabetic wounds treated with either silver-impregnated nylon dressing or cadexomer iodine and hydrogel mixture. Proceedings of the 19th Annual Symposium for Advanced Wound Care. San Antonio, TX, April 30-May 3, 2006, P S26, Poster # 43.
21. Lansdown ABG, Williams A, Chandler S, Benfield S. Silver absorption and antibacterial efficacy of silver dressings. J Wound Care. 2005;14(4):155-160.
22. Karlsmark T, Agerslev RH, Bendz SH, Larsen JR, Roed-Petersen J, Andersen KE. Clinical performance of a new silver dressing, Contreet Foam for chronic exuding venous leg ulcers. J Wound Care. 2003;12(9):351-354.
23. Gilchrest B, Reed C. The bacteriology of chronic venous ulcers treated with occlusive hydrocolloid dressing. Br Dermatol. 1989;121:337-344.
24. Caruso DM, Foster KN, Blome-Eberwein SA, et al. Randomized clinical study of hydrofiber dressing with silver or silver sulfadiazine in the management of partial-thickness bums. J Burn Care Res. 2006;27:298-309.
25. Carsin H, Wasserman D, Pannier M, Dumas R, Bohbot S. A silver sulphadiazine-impregnated lipidocolloid wound dressing to treat second-degree bums. J Wound Care. 2004;13(4):145-148.
26. Innes ME, Umraw N, Fish JS, Gomez M, Cartotto RC. The use of silver coated dressings on donor site wounds: a prospective, controlled matched pair study. Burns. 200.1;27:621-627.
27. Drake PL, Hazelwood KJ. Exposure-related health effects of silver and silver compounds: a review. Ann Occup Hyg. 2005; 49(7):575-585.
28. Van Hasselt P. Colloidal silver as an antimicrobial agent: fact or fiction? J Wound Care. 2004;13(4):154-155.
29. Wang X, Wang NZ, Zhang OZ, Zapata-Sirvent RL, Davies JWL. Deposition of silver following topical use of silver sulphadiazine in extensive burns. Burns. 1985;11:197-201.
30. Trop M, Novak M, Rodl S, Hellbom B, Kroell W, Goessler W. Silver-coated dressing Acticoat caused raised liver enzymes and argyria-like symptoms in burn patient. J Trauma. 2006;60(3): 648-652.
31. Moore ZE, Cowman S. Wound cleansing for pressure ulcers. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005;Oct 19(4):CD004983.
32. Beigin SM, Wraight P. Silver based wound dressings and topical agents for treating diabetic foot ulcers (Cochrane Review). The Cochrane Library, Issue 2, 2006. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Accessed June 13, 2006.
33. Van Rijswijk L., clinical editor. Ostomy/Wound Management 2003 Buyers Guide 2003;49(7):82.
34. Motta G. Clinical Editor. Wound Source. The Kestrel Wound Product Sourcebook, 2004. 7th ed. Bristol, VT: Kestrel Health Information, Inc; 38-40.
35. Verdu Soriano J, Rueda Lopez J, Martinez Cuervo F, Soldevilla Agreda J. Effects of an activaled charcoal silver dressing on chronic wounds with no clinical signs of infection. J Wound Care. 2004;13(10):419, 421-423.
36. Hermans MHE. Management of skin ulcers with Hydro fiber dressing with silver: An analysis of interim data. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Symposium for Advanced Wound Care. Lake Buena Vista, FL, May 2-5, 2004.
37. Vanscheidt W, Lazareth I, Routkovsky-Narval C. Safety evaluation of a new ionic silver dressing in the management of chronic ulcers. Wounds. 2003;15(11):371-378.