Arglaes controlled release dressing in the control of bacteria.

It has been known for many years that silver has antimicrobial properties. Arglaes is a film dressing that provides a continuous and controlled release of silver ions and is produced by Maersk Medical. The name is derived from argentum, which is Latin for silver, and Ag, the chemical symbol for silver. Since the emergence of resistant organisms, topical antibiotics are best avoided. Arglaes has been developed in the light of this and appears to control the bacteria in wounds and prevent bacterial contamination. Arglaes also provides a moist environment for the healing process and is suitable for many wound types.