Contreet Foam and Contreet Hydrocolloid: an insight into two new silver-containing dressings

J Wound Care. 2003 Jun;12(6):205-10. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2003.12.6.26507.

Abstract

In vitro laboratory tests and preliminary clinical trials have found that two silver-containing dressings, Contreet Foam and Contreet Hydrocolloid, promote healing in infected and chronic venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / administration & dosage
  • Bandages, Hydrocolloid
  • Colloids / pharmacology*
  • Contraindications
  • Exudates and Transudates
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leg Ulcer / therapy
  • Occlusive Dressings*
  • Silver / administration & dosage*
  • Silver / toxicity
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Wound Infection / prevention & control
  • Wounds and Injuries / therapy*

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local
  • Colloids
  • Silver