Biofilm and Infected Wounds

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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. ...