WoundSource Practice Accelerator: Wound Infection Management

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WoundSource Practice Accelerator: Wound Infection Management

MARCH IS WOUND INFECTION MANAGEMENT MONTH As part of the WoundSource Practice Accelerator series, we are offering you this educational portal into a variety of topics related to the diagnosis and management of infected wounds. Please scroll below to choose your learning experience and please share this page with your social network and colleagues. Expanded awareness leads to better prevention and care. WATCH VIDEO View this month's educational resources. WEBINAR WHITE PAPER FACT SHEET QUIZ FEATURED ARTICLES ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Clinical Challenges Associated with the Management of Wound Infections Presenter: Jennifer Hurlow, GNP-BC, CWCN In this presentation, participants will learn about the many factors involved in the risk for infection, as well as key challenges associated with accurate diagnosis and treatment of an infected wound. Practical intervention strategies in the management and prevention will also be discussed. WATCH NOW DOWNLOADABLE WHITE PAPER Wound Infection Diagnosis and Management: An Overview of Topical Therapies This useful guide reviews specific evidence-based practices for the use of topical antibiotics and the clinical effectiveness of these agents in the treatment of infected wounds. It also provides a list of diagnostic clues to wound infections, as well as a systematic strategy for prevention and management of chronic wounds. DOWNLOAD THE WHITE PAPER A Fact A Day - Wound Infection Management Download A Fact A Day – Wound Infection Management and share it within your facility. This two-page fact sheet was created to support staff education on the prevention and treatment of wound infections. The print-friendly format is perfect for posting on the bulletin board or distributing to your nursing staff at in-service. DOWNLOAD THE FACT SHEET SPONSORED BY: How Much Do You Know About Wound Infection Management and Prevention? Take our 10-question quiz to find out! TAKE THE QUIZ Terms to know: Wound Infection Management Acute wound: Alteration in skin integrity such as a simple laceration or a surgical wound that moves normally through the healing process and heals in a predictable timeframe without complication. Antibiotic resistant: Organisms that have the ability to alter themselves genetically so that antibiotics do not have an inhibitory or lethal effect on them, thus allowing continued proliferation. Antimicrobial resistant: Microorganism such as bacteria, viruses, and some parasites with the ability to resist antimicrobial agents. VIEW THE FULL GLOSSARY READ THIS MONTH'S FEATURED ARTICLES Clinical Challenges in Diagnosing Infected Wounds Given the impact of infection on delayed wound healing, determining the presence of colonization and infection is imperative to achieving healed outcomes. Chronic wounds are always contaminated, and... Read More Surgical Site Infections: Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies Of the millions of surgical procedures performed annually, most surgical site wounds heal without complications. Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common complications that may occur after surgery... Read More Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Wound Management: State of the Science Among the greatest triumphs of modern medicine were the identification and naming of the Penicillium mold by Alexander Fleming in 1928, and its ability... Read More Wound Chronicity and Infection: Strategies for Prevention and Management Effective wound management and the prevention of infection for patients with wounds are not only key to wound improvement, but also to avoiding a... Read More SPONSORED BY Essity is a global leader in the worldwide health care market specializing in the areas of compression therapy, wound care and orthopedics. MARCH IS WOUND INFECTION MANAGEMENT MONTH

White Paper

Common Skin Conditions in Wound Care: Identification, Assessment, Etiology and Risk Factors

Understanding the risk factors and causes of skin breakdown in vulnerable patients enables health care professionals to develop individualized wound prevention protocols. When wounds and skin disorders do occur, identification of specific skin conditions aids in care planning and wound management in these patients. This guide discusses wound etiology as it relates to clinical management, the importance and timing of skin care assessments for wound prevention, and risk assessment tools such as th...

Fact Sheet

Quick Facts - Diabetic Foot Ulcers

A diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is an open sore commonly found on the bottom of the foot in patients with diabetes. This wound is typically caused by a combination of poor vascularity, neuropathy, and repetitive trauma. DFUs are all too frequent complications of diabetes, and they impose a heavy burden on patients and health care systems. The central goals of DFU management are achieving wound healing, addressing risk factors, achieving adequate perfusion, controlling infection and glucose levels...