The history & science of silver in managing infections in vascular access

2300 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard,West Palm Beach FL 33409

05 October, 2021

Description

THE HISTORY AND SCIENCE OF SILVER IN MANAGING INFECTIONS IN THE VASCULAR ACCESS SPECIALTY. Silver has been used as an antimicrobial for centuries. This presentation will provide a brief background on the history of silver and review the mechanisms of action of silver in preventing infections. A focus will be made on silver vascular access advanced dressings. There will also be a discussion on the different mechanisms of the delivery of silver in advanced wound dressings as well as a review of CHG and the needs for alternatives. OBJECTIVES • Discuss the history of Silver in managing infection • Discuss the role of silver in eliminating bacteria • Explain how silver ions kill microorganisms • Discuss alternatives to CHG Speaker: Lisa Anstett RN, OCN Sponsor: Silverlon 1.2 Contact hours provided for Registered Nurses. Contact hours are provided by Terri Goodman & Associates and are awarded through the California State Board of Nursing. Provider Number: CEP16550. Alcohol beverages will not be provided by sponsor and will be available for purchase by guests.