Local use of silver compounds in wound infection

The review discusses the main reasons for the wound infection development, main therapy strategies for topical use for wound damage with a high risk of infection. The mechanisms of the complex action of silver compounds during local use, recommendations on the use of silver compounds in the treatment of burns, chronic wounds of various etiologies are presented, taking into account the phases of the wound process. The results of existing clinical studies devoted to the possibilities of using silver compounds for wound damage are presented. The advantages of silver sulfatiazole as a topical agent with local treatment of wound infections are described.