How to use silver nitrate

How to use silver nitrate Materials needed: gloves silver nitrate sticks distilled water, deionized, or purified water normal saline Silver nitrate is a natural, inorganic chemical compound with antimicrobial properties that has been used in medical applications since the 13th century. It is used as a cauterizing agent and is available as a solution or an applicator stick. The applicator sticks, known as silver nitrate sticks or caustic pencils, contain silver nitrate and potassium nitrate. There are certain brands of silver nitrate sticks that can be bent or shaped to increase ease of access within a target area. The silver nitrate stick is activated by contact with moisture. When applied to wounds, silver nitrate sticks deliver free silver ions to the tissue that form an eschar as they bind to tissue and obstruct vessels. https://www.woundsource.com/blog/what... #silvernitrate #woundcare #wounds Amazon links: silver nitrate sticks: https://amzn.to/3omaIDf distilled water: https://amzn.to/3dk9WR3 gloves: https://amzn.to/3DoWJAX normal saline: https://amzn.to/3GdwnUl ** The following video contains opinions and views expressed by myself and other medical professionals. These views are solely the opinions of each individual person. The views may or may not reflect the views of their schools, professors, cohorts, or any person or entity within, or around the medical profession. Please seek out help from a medical professional if needed. ** **DISCLAIMER: Items mentioned in this video are my opinion, not my professional recommendations, but if you or someone has a life-threatening condition, please seek a local medical professional for assistance. ** Disclaimer: Rnscrub is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.Amazon.com