Acticoat

Full Definition

Acticoat is a widely-used antimicrobial wound dressing containing nanocrystalline silver that provides sustained antimicrobial activity for up to seven days. In burn care documentation, it represents a specific category of advanced wound dressings that help prevent infection while maintaining a moist wound environment. Editors should note that this is a proprietary name and should be capitalized when referenced in clinical protocols or treatment guidelines.

Usage

Usage note: Always capitalize as it is a brand name. Do not confuse with generic silver dressings.

In Context

• "The burn team applied Acticoat dressing to the patient's partial-thickness wounds." — Clinical documentation
• "Acticoat was discontinued after five days due to adequate epithelialization." — Progress note