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Antimicrobial Stewardship

Antimicrobial Stewardship: When to Use Topical Antimicrobials

September 9, 2022
On the surface, topical antibiotics may appear to be a safe choice for some wounds, even some infected wounds, when compared to oral or intravenous options. A seemingly less dangerous adverse effect p...

Antimicrobial “Awareness” Can Arise from Many Sources

April 1, 2025
Learn how the World Health Organization’s AWaRe (Access, Watch, Reserve) program guidelines and associated resources can aid in the safe and effective use of antibiotics, thus contributing to antimicr...

Breaking the Biofilm Cycle: Strategies for Evaluating and Managing Wound Bioburden

December 31, 2018
by the WoundSource Editors Advancements in molecular microbiology, microscopy technology, and techniques for study of bacteria have increased the ability to identify the existence of biofilms, but ...

Clinical Pathways for Management of Venous Leg Ulcers

January 24, 2020
Venous ulcers are known to be complex and costly. There is an array of evidence-based treatment options available to help formulate a comprehensive treatment plan toward wound closure. Health care pro...

Combat Wound Management: An Overview

July 11, 2018
As a veteran of the U.S. Army, and having a grandfather who was a U.S. Army combat medic, I have always had an interest in combat wound care. Wound care has evolved immensely throughout the years in t...

Empowering and Engaging Nurses Through a Nurse-Driven Skin Tear Protocol

January 17, 2019
Holly M. Hovan MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN-AP Payne and Martin brought skin tears to the attention of wound and skin specialists and to the wound care community when they reported an incidence rate ...

How Being a Wound Specialist Can Help You Survive a Werewolf or Vampire Bite

October 24, 2019
By Emily Greenstein, APRN, CNP, CWON, FACCWS It’s that time of year again. For the leaves to change, all the ghouls and goblins to come alive, and for a sudden influx of sugar! After the success of...

How to Choose an Antimicrobial Wound Dressing: Questions to Ask and Factors to Consider

October 26, 2021
It is well known that chronic and hard-to-heal wounds have created a global crisis. Delayed healing in these wounds is often associated with biofilm, and antimicrobial dressings can be effective in ma...

Important Terms to Know: Antimicrobial Stewardship

March 18, 2024
Learn terms related to antimicrobial stewardship in wound care, from antibiogram to pathogen.
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