Acticoat (with Nanocrystalline Silver) dressing is an effective antimicrobial barrier dressing. The coating of silver rapidly kills a broad spectrum of bacteria in as little as 30 minutes. The dressing consists of three layers: an absorbent inner core sandwiched between outer layers of silver coated, low adherent polyethylene net. The Nanocrystalline silver protects the wound site from bacterial contamination while the inner core helps maintain the moist environment optimal for wound healing.