{"product_id":"acticoat-silver-antimicrobial-dressings-10-x-20cm-12-dressings","title":"Acticoat Dressings | 10cm x 20cm | 12 Dressings |","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:6e95cf6b-ee9e-47d9-aeee-42839db4afbd-22\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"44e9d500-62bb-4d2c-adfd-44d70e8a94ba\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eStart advanced infection control and wound protection with \u003cstrong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"100\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eActicoat Antimicrobial Dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSmith \u0026amp; Nephew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, an innovative wound dressing designed to help manage wounds at risk of infection. Featuring nanocrystalline silver technology, this dressing provides rapid and sustained antimicrobial action against a broad spectrum of wound pathogens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eActicoat\u003c\/strong\u003e helps create a protective barrier while maintaining a moist wound environment that supports the natural healing process. The silver layer releases antimicrobial activity when activated with sterile water, helping to reduce bacterial load and minimise the risk of infection in acute and chronic wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"1003\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSuitable for a wide range of wounds including burns, ulcers, surgical wounds, and donor sites, \u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eActicoat Antimicrobial Dressing\u003c\/strong\u003e is trusted by healthcare professionals for its reliable antimicrobial performance and its ability to support effective wound management while maintaining patient comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eWhy Silver Is Important in Wound Dressings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e1. Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Action 🦠\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eSilver is effective against a wide variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and some viruses. It helps reduce the number of harmful microbes in the wound, lowering the risk of infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e2. Helps Prevent and Control Infection 🛡️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eInfected wounds can heal more slowly and may lead to complications. Silver dressings release silver ions that disrupt microbial cell processes, helping prevent bacteria from multiplying within the wound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e3. Supports Faster Healing ⏱️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eBy reducing bacterial burden, silver dressings help maintain an optimal environment for the body’s natural healing process, allowing tissue repair to progress more efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e4. Effective Against Resistant Bacteria ⚠️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eSilver has been shown to work against antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as MRSA, making it particularly valuable in clinical wound care where infection risk is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e5. Sustained Protection 🔄\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eMany advanced silver dressings are designed to release antimicrobial silver over time, providing continuous protection between dressing changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eWhen Silver Dressings Are Typically Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eSilver-containing dressings are commonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eInfected wounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eWounds at high risk of infection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eBurns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003eChronic wounds such as venous leg ulcers or diabetic foot ulcers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eSurgical wounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Smith \u0026 Nephew","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56147813728635,"sku":"15355165442427","price":234.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/6526\/7102\/files\/acticoatgeneric.png?v=1773153461","url":"https:\/\/harpershealthcare.co.uk\/products\/acticoat-silver-antimicrobial-dressings-10-x-20cm-12-dressings","provider":"Harpers Healthcare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}