Antimicrobial Stewardship in Wound Management
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most serious health threats of the 21st century, with a prediction of 10 million excess deaths each year globally by 2050, exceeding deaths caused by cancer. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is one of a range of tools that can be used effectively to reduce AMR in wound management while ensuring the appropriate assessment and management of infected wound types. The development, education, and integration of AMS champions into health care areas should be embraced, with AMS being the responsibility of all multidisciplinary team members. By the end of this session participants will:
- Be aware of the global threat of AMR
- Be able to define AMS
- Be able to identify an infected wound effectively
- Understand how to choose an antimicrobial wound dressing
- Be aware of strategies that can be used to implement AMS programs into clinical practice
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