Silver wound care dressing in Carindale, done right.
Silver wound care dressing in Carindale for chronic wounds and ulcers, guided by a GP assessment of the underlying cause. Our nurses then manage your dressing changes and monitor your healing over time.
What silver dressings do and when they're used
Silver dressings contain small amounts of silver, which has antimicrobial properties that help reduce bacteria in a wound. They’re used when a wound is infected, at high risk of infection, or has a high bacterial load that’s slowing healing, such as some chronic ulcers, burns and wounds that keep breaking down.
Silver dressings aren’t needed for every wound, and they’re usually used for a limited time. Many clinicians follow a two-week challenge: if the wound improves, silver may continue for a while longer; if not, the plan is reviewed. At Carindale Doctors, your GP decides whether silver is appropriate, and our nurses apply and monitor the dressings.
In short: Carindale Doctors uses silver wound care dressings inside Westfield Carindale for infected or high-risk chronic wounds, ulcers and burns, after a GP assessment. They’re typically used for a limited period and reviewed regularly. Medicare rebates apply to visits where eligible.
- Antimicrobial silver dressings
- For infected or high-risk wounds
- Used for chronic ulcers and burns
- GP decides if silver is appropriate
- Reviewed after about two weeks
- Nurse-led dressing changes
Using silver dressings the right way
Silver dressings work best as part of a wider plan. Our Carindale team combines them with treatment of the underlying cause, so the wound has the best chance of healing.
See our main wound dressing page.
Signs a wound may need antimicrobial care
Signs a wound may be infected or have a high bacterial load include:
- Increasing pain or redness.
- More discharge, or a change in its colour or smell.
- Healing that has stalled or gone backwards.
- New areas of breakdown around the wound.
Your GP may take a swab and decide whether silver dressings or antibiotics are needed.
What silver dressing care includes
Your care includes:
- GP assessment and swab if needed
- Silver dressing applied by our nurse
- Regular dressing changes
- Review at about two weeks
- Treatment of the underlying cause
- Switch to standard dressings when appropriate
Tell us if you have an allergy or sensitivity to silver.
Silver dressings, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, assess: GP reviews the wound and cause.
- Step 2, apply: silver dressing used where appropriate.
- Step 3, monitor: nurse checks progress at each change.
- Step 4, review: plan reassessed after about two weeks.
Silver wound dressing costs in Carindale
Silver dressings cost more than standard dressings, so we use them only when they’re likely to help.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nurse visits | Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Silver dressings | Higher cost than standard dressings |
| GP review | Standard consultation |
| Billing | Mixed billing practice, with fees explained when you book |
| Medicare rebate | Processed onsite where eligible |
| Children 16 and under | Bulk billed |
| Patients 65 and over | Bulk billed for the initial consultation |
| Early appointments | After-hours fees apply before 8am |
| Concession cards | Discount on standard consultations for Health Care Card and pension card holders |
Silver wound dressings in Carindale
Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, beside Priceline and Centre Management, in postcode 4152, with pharmacies nearby that stock wound care products.
We provide wound care for patients from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Gumdale and Mount Gravatt.
- Pharmacies nearby
- Lifts and step-free access
- Centre parking
- Patients from Gumdale and Mount Gravatt welcome
Inside Westfield
Carindale.
Next to Priceline & Centre Management
Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road, Carindale, QLD 4152
Centre parking, lift and step-free access, and an easy run from across Brisbane's southside — book a check-up around the rest of your day.
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:30 — 17:00 |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 — 16:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday & public holidays | Closed |
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Bring to your first visit
- Medicare card and any concession cards
- A list of your current medications
- Referral letters or recent results, if you have them
- Photo ID if you're a new patient
Silver wound dressing questions
Reducing bacteria in infected or high-risk wounds.
No, most wounds heal well with standard dressings.
Usually for a limited time, reviewed after about two weeks.
Sometimes for local infection, but spreading infection needs antibiotics.
They cost more than standard dressings. We'll explain costs.
Medicare rebates apply to visits where eligible.
Book wound care with silver dressings
Done right at Westfield Carindale.
Speak to reception 07 3120 0990Talk to us about your care.
Call the practice during opening hours and our reception team will help, or book your appointment online any time.
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Phone07 3120 0990
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Fax07 3120 0991
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Opening hoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 — 17:00
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 — 16:00
Closed Saturday, Sunday & public holidays
In a medical emergency, call 000 immediately.
Rather speak to someone?
Call reception during opening hours, or book online any time.
Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.