Carindale silver wound dressing, with a healing plan.
Silver wound care dressing in Carindale is part of a managed plan for chronic wounds and ulcers. Your GP assesses the underlying cause first, then our nurses change dressings and track your healing.
Managing wound infection: silver dressings or antibiotics?
Not every red or weepy wound is infected, and not every infected wound needs antibiotics. When bacteria are limited to the wound itself, causing slow healing, more fluid or an unpleasant smell, an antimicrobial dressing such as silver may be enough. When infection spreads into the surrounding skin, with redness, warmth and swelling extending beyond the wound, or makes you feel unwell, antibiotics are usually needed.
At Carindale Doctors, your GP assesses the wound, may take a swab and decides on the right approach. Silver dressings are then applied by our nurses as part of your healing plan, and reviewed regularly so they’re only used for as long as they help.
In short: Carindale Doctors uses silver wound care dressings inside Westfield Carindale for localised wound infection, with antibiotics reserved for spreading infection. Your GP assesses and swabs the wound, and our nurses apply and review the dressings. Medicare rebates apply to visits where eligible.
- Local versus spreading infection assessed
- Wound swabs when needed
- Silver dressings for local infection
- Antibiotics for spreading infection
- Nurse-applied dressings
- Regular review of the plan
Silver dressings in your Carindale healing plan
Our Carindale team uses silver dressings thoughtfully, as one part of a wider plan that also addresses circulation, swelling, blood sugar and nutrition.
See our main silver wound care dressing page.
Signs of local and spreading infection
Know the difference:
- Local: increased fluid, smell or slower healing.
- Local: fragile tissue that bleeds easily.
- Spreading: redness and warmth extending into nearby skin.
- Spreading: fever, chills or feeling unwell.
Spreading infection needs prompt medical treatment.
What your silver dressing care includes
Your care includes:
- GP assessment
- Swab if needed
- Silver dressing application
- Regular dressing changes
- Review after about two weeks
- Antibiotics if infection spreads
Silver dressings are stopped once the infection settles.
Managing wound infection, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, assess: local or spreading infection.
- Step 2, treat: silver dressing, antibiotics or both.
- Step 3, monitor: check at each dressing change.
- Step 4, step down: back to standard dressings when settled.
Silver dressing costs in Carindale
Silver dressings cost more than standard dressings and are used only when needed.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nurse visits | Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Silver dressings | Higher cost than standard dressings |
| Swabs | Billed by the lab |
| 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, next to Priceline and Centre Management, at Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road.
We care for wounds for patients from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Gumdale and Mackenzie.
- Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road
- Lifts and step-free access
- Pharmacies nearby
- Patients from Gumdale and Mackenzie 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 |
Serving
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
Wound infection and silver dressing questions
More fluid, smell, pain or slower healing can mean infection. Spreading redness or fever is more serious.
Only if infection spreads beyond the wound or you're unwell.
For local infection, silver can reduce bacteria without the side effects of antibiotics.
Usually a few weeks, reviewed after about two weeks.
Ask your nurse, as it depends on the dressing.
Medicare rebates apply to visits where eligible.
Book wound infection care
With a healing plan 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.