Microbicidal properties of a silver-containing hydrofiber dressing against a variety of burn wound pathogens.

摘要: Partial-thickness burns are often characterized by microbial contamination and copious exudate produced during the early postburn period. Consequently, topical wound management relies on use of antimicrobial agents absorbent dressings, an AQUACEL Hydrofiber Dressing containing ionic silver has been designed to meet such needs. To assess properties dressing, samples were challenged with a wide variety recognized burn pathogens in simulated fluid model. inoculated challenge organisms at time zero then reinoculated days 4 9 mimic worst-case clinical scenario. The dressing was shown be microbicidal against aerobic anaerobic bacteria (including antibiotic-resistant strains), yeasts, filamentous fungi 14-day test Based our results, silver-containing is likely provide barrier infection, addition providing proven fluid-handling benefits partial-thickness burns.