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Biofilm and Infected Wounds

Evaluation of Surgical Wounds

September 22, 2023
Successful care of surgical wounds begins with a comprehensive assessment of both the wound and the patient, including a clear understanding of the type and class of surgical wound. Psychosocial facto...

Hard-to-Heal Wounds: Steps for Interventions

December 31, 2020
Delayed wound healing occurs in various wound types and in patients with significant comorbidities. Hard-to-heal wounds have proven to be a challenging and worldwide crisis resulting in high financial...

Hard-to-Heal Wounds: The Effects of Biofilm

December 31, 2020
Biofilms are found in the majority of chronic wounds and pose a critical health threat, causing nearly 80% of refractory nosocomial infections. They also have a damaging virulence mechanism, which ind...

How Can Wound Cleansers Aid in Antimicrobial Stewardship?

March 18, 2024
Wound cleansing may lower infection risk and support healing. It is a component of wound bed preparation, with the capability to remove superficial contaminants, debris, and microorganisms. Proper wou...

How Inflammation Affects Wound Healing

July 22, 2021
An injury to the human body initiates a wound healing chain reaction that occurs in four sequential but overlapping phases: hemostasis, inflammatory, proliferative and maturation. This post focuses on...

How the Identification of Chronic Wound Infection Can Be Improved With Technology

May 6, 2022
Infection is the single most likely cause of delayed healing in chronic wounds. In most cases, identification of chronic wound infection (eg, diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers) is not obvious...

How to Improve Wound Bed Preparation Techniques: Hands-on Education

October 13, 2022
When it comes to wound care, many experts agree that hands-on education stands out as an effective teaching model.1,2 "Hands-on opportunities provide a rounded experience that is more meaningful and l...

Important Terms to Know: Biofilm and Infection

December 12, 2023
Biofilm: A complex microbial community containing bacteria and fungi. The microorganisms synthesize and secrete a protective matrix that attaches the biofilm firmly to a living or non-living surface. ...

Important Terms to Know: Surgical Wound Management

September 22, 2023
Aseptic: A property that aims to eliminate the risk of transmission of all harmful microorganisms, such as in aseptic surgical procedures. Aseptic practices can prevent the cross-contamination of path...
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