Silver on a wound

RE: Silver on a wound

Alison Clare Hickman — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 09:07:37 GMT

Hello,

Seen it used loads on large animals - see attached example... not so much on smallies; but it can be used. Possibly your aunty's practice may be a mixed practice and they're used to using this product?? Just hazarding a guess!

Aluspray is a great product for applying to wounds and acts as a protective barrier stopping further infection.

Aluspray acts as a protective bandage for wounds in small and large animals. Allows wound to breathe, yet will not allow dirt or insects to infect wounds. Aluspray is a water-resistant aerosol bandage for use on large and small animals An aluminum powder based spray that adheres to cuts, scrapes and wounds. Keeps dirt and bacteria out while allowing wound to heal and breathe. Apply after disinfecting the wound.

RE: Silver on a wound

C123 — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 19:42:10 GMT

we use aluspray ( which is a silver spray) on all our post op wounds. It acts as a barrier for a few days. we would use it on farm animals as well as we are a mixed practice.

RE: Silver on a wound

Laura James — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 20:32:36 GMT

Silver and Silver Nitrate are used to help heal wounds that may be infected as it has good anti-microbial properties that help promote healing, however I've never seen it used on fresh surgical wounds and I've been a locum for the past couple of years.