Abstract: An improved adhesive pad having an elastic substrate with an elastic layer thereon, a gauze pad affixed to the substrate by the layer of adhesive on the substrate, and release sheets releasibly covering and protecting the layer of adhesive on the substrate and the gauze pad prior to use, wherein the improvement comprises a layer of silver foil affixed to the gauze pad that inhibits growth of bacteria, viruses, and fungus in wounds by having its positive ions attracted to the negative DC field or an extremity so as to allow the silver ions to bind avidly to proteins and provide further protection against additional invasion of the bacteria, viruses, or fungi. The layer of silver foil can be plain, perforated, or embossed.