Diabetic ulcers affect morbidity, mortality and QOL of patients. Wound debridement and dressing using antiseptics are part of standard treatment. Silver stream solution containing silver ions, menthol, glycerol and surfactant has shown promising results in chronic DFU. But no clinical trials have been conducted yet. The aim of the study was to compare effectiveness of silver stream solution with traditionally used povidone iodine in healing diabetic ulcers.
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
SilverStream Clinical Evidence & Success Stories
A Study of Silver Nitrate Solution in Dressing of Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Diabetic foot ulcer is very common now a days. It ranges from 15% to 25%. Various methods and dressing agents have been tried for dressing. In this study, silver nitrate in solution form as a dressing agent has been tried.
Stimulation of Quiescent and Mildly Infected Diabetic Foot and Venous Ulcers using a Wound Optimizing Irrigant
SilverStream Wound Optimizing Rinse for Treatment of Mildly Infected and Non-Progressing Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Venous Leg Ulcers
This study represents the first prospective study for the treatment of mildly infected and non-progressive diabetic foot ulcers treated with SilverStream, a clear hypertonic solution that is composed of silver ions, menthol and surfactants.
Silver-Ion-Containing Solution Aids in Chronic Wound Healing
Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer using Silver Nitrate in Liquid Form – A Prospective Interventional Study
Various modalities of dressing methods and materials are available, but in this study silver nitrate in the form of solution form is a better option as compared to others for diabetic foot ulcer.
SilverStream Significantly Effects Biomaterial Reduction
A Study of Silver Nitrate Solution in Dressing of Diabetic Foot Ulcer
A total of 100 patients having diabetic foot ulcer were studied and consent for various procedures were obtained from them. Data regarding granulation tissue formation, pus culture and sensitivity report, skin graft acceptance and hospital stay were analyzed in tabular manner.
